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 3854777 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3856682 epoch_slot_no: 11882 block_no: 3854600 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 958 time: 2020-03-04 15:45:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x05e4022d1bcf5f65bc06a4a283ae880f78e329532f46a4030cf8dea9aa7c7f90Block Operator
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