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 3176325 Details
Epoch: 147 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3177713 epoch_slot_no: 2513 block_no: 3176176 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1000 time: 2019-09-29 11:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe4a900a99f73d3881b30a2ce3273e0e708e8e70c717bf90c66fced8778c437f4Block Operator
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