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 3855046 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3856951 epoch_slot_no: 12151 block_no: 3854869 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2020-03-04 17:15:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x047af47edbe8ca83ef3968da4e9db23a8f16bb7a47a180169646c7df3e045235Block Operator
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