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 3853924 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3855829 epoch_slot_no: 11029 block_no: 3853747 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2416 time: 2020-03-04 11:01:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xffa86a48f426463648b196bf48608b6f5cd586299e5146da7c247855b1a84c7eBlock Operator
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