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 3854494 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3856399 epoch_slot_no: 11599 block_no: 3854317 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 909 time: 2020-03-04 14:11:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x60babbb705817dfb1055a3ada6231fb7e3e75e0d9f835e782373d8e025644e9cBlock Operator
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