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 3854955 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3856860 epoch_slot_no: 12060 block_no: 3854778 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1652 time: 2020-03-04 16:44:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8ba124ab904214bff22967c12071fba080fda5c87908de0599867024523494fdBlock Operator
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