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 3178102 Details
Epoch: 147 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3179490 epoch_slot_no: 4290 block_no: 3177953 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2203 time: 2019-09-29 21:34:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1558abb66c1f9f9a5b8fc160d03f45f0219f0d8756db4377b524954622b6f277Block Operator
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