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 3854828 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3856733 epoch_slot_no: 11933 block_no: 3854651 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2712 time: 2020-03-04 16:02:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf56ed4529dcc6f5bd4e6c7ddf714f573d121744c4bfea41f5d4cae9c584d2f9bBlock Operator
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