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 3175799 Details
Epoch: 147 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3177187 epoch_slot_no: 1987 block_no: 3175650 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2265 time: 2019-09-29 08:47:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x114b7bec79979735ded7740b6d3248f1835120228dc71c81e35f6f4cbba413dbBlock Operator
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