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 3852111 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3854016 epoch_slot_no: 9216 block_no: 3851934 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1344 time: 2020-03-04 00:56:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x03455305763d2ba9f944e093b3c1f4a8f88a27985a1f7ae084d102a61f70dd72Block Operator
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