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 3854176 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3856081 epoch_slot_no: 11281 block_no: 3853999 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1275 time: 2020-03-04 12:25:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x27cf4c2e0d65f5bc972ac7521e3b3b5630902d6de94480213ea30ebcc3a9ace9Block Operator
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