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 3177803 Details
Epoch: 147 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3179191 epoch_slot_no: 3991 block_no: 3177654 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1576 time: 2019-09-29 19:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x780688509a3883af6b09036c732198f1c31772b6f0654ef1b5f5d427529e4d60Block Operator
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