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 3854917 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3856822 epoch_slot_no: 12022 block_no: 3854740 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1245 time: 2020-03-04 16:32:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4158cd837e9617197b7d3587565f517eac818d0e27d2f61a30c3b044a1999c2eBlock Operator
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