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 3854101 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3856006 epoch_slot_no: 11206 block_no: 3853924 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1172 time: 2020-03-04 12:00:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd0b7e9799f8ada966747e547a4b094af1746ad043336da73533dc75a236c495aBlock Operator
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