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 3177245 Details
Epoch: 147 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3178633 epoch_slot_no: 3433 block_no: 3177096 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1300 time: 2019-09-29 16:49:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0e6eb1d500b28b3294f6362e63cd6b1db644870f4fd32691f08acd54e102a451Block Operator
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