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 3175691 Details
Epoch: 147 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3177079 epoch_slot_no: 1879 block_no: 3175542 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 8990 time: 2019-09-29 08:11:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6230b984b4b5077cab13dd7dfc06d622242c76ae7d02436c8daa6f02704a7100Block Operator
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