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 3176400 Details
Epoch: 147 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3177788 epoch_slot_no: 2588 block_no: 3176251 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1033 time: 2019-09-29 12:07:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x303b1416d4111a9d45e58947908dc07af821317bcfe41a7e3a05bcdbf0a77feeBlock Operator
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