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 3178839 Details
Epoch: 147 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3180227 epoch_slot_no: 5027 block_no: 3178690 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2350 time: 2019-09-30 01:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x178d51227755aaa989ca929b1db0e47d8dac750b4871eab94392a0db790fcb77Block Operator
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