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 3854665 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3856570 epoch_slot_no: 11770 block_no: 3854488 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1849 time: 2020-03-04 15:08:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9a561abab5c425397ef890aa4d250424b4a8f2804ca87b8ccf4b4cc4ca9b447fBlock Operator
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