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 3853931 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3855836 epoch_slot_no: 11036 block_no: 3853754 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1282 time: 2020-03-04 11:03:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdd08640a1eb456c96e124263bdb86c54e639f2344bf0f60954f2e5c2c505ce3dBlock Operator
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