A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 3175648 Details
Epoch: 147 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3177036 epoch_slot_no: 1836 block_no: 3175499 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2463 time: 2019-09-29 07:56:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4fc707d7f5563f0f64f69ace1bfcf481283e222c3a24f294321070b7e7e7f4f5Block Operator
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