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 3177733 Details
Epoch: 147 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3179121 epoch_slot_no: 3921 block_no: 3177584 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1000 time: 2019-09-29 19:31:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x59e0e3e03bedbe2ec2bb4bd8d05c7351f1f3210db1320bc96456f6b33205e48fBlock Operator
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