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 3176085 Details
Epoch: 147 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3177473 epoch_slot_no: 2273 block_no: 3175936 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3687 time: 2019-09-29 10:22:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0f8f34fb725cf88fd634aec0d539e307a355064a66850a3f7d875dd301f3b747Block Operator
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