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 3177770 Details
Epoch: 147 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3179158 epoch_slot_no: 3958 block_no: 3177621 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1029 time: 2019-09-29 19:44:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0e40a3f51bc9969ea26ab85975cee183593f48d97489de67c42beee93b1e8124Block Operator
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