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 3176552 Details
Epoch: 147 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3177940 epoch_slot_no: 2740 block_no: 3176403 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1665 time: 2019-09-29 12:58:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbb5a4761f37a4ad120ce96763d9b8a1f825aba7e741e4d986d998e93d2d14107Block Operator
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