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 3177609 Details
Epoch: 147 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3178997 epoch_slot_no: 3797 block_no: 3177460 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 5181 time: 2019-09-29 18:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa3961399ce0d330ec6b54c39653bb8c3f4e8b2797e8da3201de1bad2bb5024e0Block Operator
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