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 3176446 Details
Epoch: 147 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3177834 epoch_slot_no: 2634 block_no: 3176297 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 7196 time: 2019-09-29 12:22:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf1dbc4f0e178020c09494bc5cd1f7e68b8a3910c18d35de1920cc0f520546466Block Operator
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