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 3854540 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3856445 epoch_slot_no: 11645 block_no: 3854363 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4698 time: 2020-03-04 14:26:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x15810cd24437eb857ceea644e6d4b10c8bf3f97827d221b74f7c13284dc52262Block Operator
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