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 3176838 Details
Epoch: 147 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3178226 epoch_slot_no: 3026 block_no: 3176689 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2059 time: 2019-09-29 14:33:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x78245825fc491339d5024c22d0f808a7777f9aeba431afac801b6c969d9c6273Block Operator
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