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 3176130 Details
Epoch: 147 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3177518 epoch_slot_no: 2318 block_no: 3175981 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1349 time: 2019-09-29 10:37:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1d8abcd091bf552fc47c2bfc48a7b9bc5b2229b33b536c66d68d1eb0c8c35e1eBlock Operator
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