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 3854572 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3856477 epoch_slot_no: 11677 block_no: 3854395 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 5867 time: 2020-03-04 14:37:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x536219627fc88ca5c4cee7b29898082cd91e443da912e2829401b824ef9a2622Block Operator
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