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 3176295 Details
Epoch: 147 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3177683 epoch_slot_no: 2483 block_no: 3176146 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 996 time: 2019-09-29 11:32:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0edf0148ef84d3812260cd1ec41e422af91ee27cf9a510087d950232ccfb3df5Block Operator
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