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 3177696 Details
Epoch: 147 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3179084 epoch_slot_no: 3884 block_no: 3177547 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2212 time: 2019-09-29 19:19:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1f4e789f21c6971cac151b2cf63e3714272cb6633ba36134a2f74e62b79f42dfBlock Operator
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