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 3854427 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3856332 epoch_slot_no: 11532 block_no: 3854250 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 995 time: 2020-03-04 13:48:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb6f1a33ea435fc8aea07976de91e8307646f85d4579ecb3d101e289ab1b8dc8eBlock Operator
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