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 3178372 Details
Epoch: 147 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3179760 epoch_slot_no: 4560 block_no: 3178223 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1701 time: 2019-09-29 23:04:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0939506a97e237e009494d650bbde1dc4c13fb5a419e4c33f996fa17e2198e5bBlock Operator
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