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 3177969 Details
Epoch: 147 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3179357 epoch_slot_no: 4157 block_no: 3177820 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4280 time: 2019-09-29 20:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4c39a18e155176e650cb293d75e5840a5a92244ce61984657c7fd290a506e3c6Block Operator
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