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 3814554 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3816459 epoch_slot_no: 14859 block_no: 3814377 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 958 time: 2020-02-24 08:17:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x064e3758b4941ef8a490f39316d7ed788cf06e3d8018d6dcda2f1374bda8cdd4Block Operator
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