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 3175861 Details
Epoch: 147 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3177249 epoch_slot_no: 2049 block_no: 3175712 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1309 time: 2019-09-29 09:07:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5eb4a8c2a5dd641e68a6c5e2f5a2fae8df8f4786cb7e15f40cce22bcde4d50b9Block Operator
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