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 3854971 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3856876 epoch_slot_no: 12076 block_no: 3854794 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2157 time: 2020-03-04 16:50:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6a8d2345a3e178863cc3a9dd4a0192c0d6d329b3e18ec1f0f341d3730ab0ec12Block Operator
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