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 3176793 Details
Epoch: 147 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3178181 epoch_slot_no: 2981 block_no: 3176644 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2400 time: 2019-09-29 14:18:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x42b76a9bfd716913de019269624373f26b4264753e9d4a6691df21467882873cBlock Operator
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