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 3178042 Details
Epoch: 147 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3179430 epoch_slot_no: 4230 block_no: 3177893 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1029 time: 2019-09-29 21:14:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x92d8bdd3a3169e717d1643ee1880127bf40d6e495b76014ad95ef3cb64e2249dBlock Operator
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