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 3177425 Details
Epoch: 147 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3178813 epoch_slot_no: 3613 block_no: 3177276 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1000 time: 2019-09-29 17:49:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa4d898d6e6f117d48897e4bab714c4b3bb33b7d0d09da8af7ccb6a7d11e2fcffBlock Operator
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