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 3854764 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3856669 epoch_slot_no: 11869 block_no: 3854587 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2597 time: 2020-03-04 15:41:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe68634381e3eef0a0171b56ac94e5a68040eca5a4f6203dcff6c5e0e8c4f4ab4Block Operator
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