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 3177124 Details
Epoch: 147 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3178512 epoch_slot_no: 3312 block_no: 3176975 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1989 time: 2019-09-29 16:08:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x19e11f1854ef16be01bc8af4a7fcd0a3c359da27055b88663d1f22b12168429aBlock Operator
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