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 3175662 Details
Epoch: 147 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3177050 epoch_slot_no: 1850 block_no: 3175513 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1025 time: 2019-09-29 08:01:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1ce0256ef4a2a7879485b4613dae655279b7c7a92aa3e26b34ca85b0c73f5a37Block Operator
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