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 3178149 Details
Epoch: 147 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3179537 epoch_slot_no: 4337 block_no: 3178000 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1713 time: 2019-09-29 21:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0d068529529a629f9b556868a24fc38fa39e9aa910b191803cd0c36ae9bbd8c6Block Operator
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