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 3854222 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3856127 epoch_slot_no: 11327 block_no: 3854045 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 995 time: 2020-03-04 12:40:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x05c0190707044a0ecbd9c33591da9899fdee26a0d9009b81e8212a872a00dd60Block Operator
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