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 3854873 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3856778 epoch_slot_no: 11978 block_no: 3854696 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2020-03-04 16:17:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfddb796f5a482d5d1fdac4b543886acf33ace3bc5103b9040d152505d20ac726Block Operator
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