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 3854844 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3856749 epoch_slot_no: 11949 block_no: 3854667 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2063 time: 2020-03-04 16:07:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc069733a1440776788ab41eb5f45a9a4fbaee94c4b97a4e719e1163cfa0d943dBlock Operator
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