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 3177999 Details
Epoch: 147 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3179387 epoch_slot_no: 4187 block_no: 3177850 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1390 time: 2019-09-29 21:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9074049b1b6e5dfa30676f4aa1801a73916104093a61a9179b3a4a9633e1e2eeBlock Operator
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