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 3852159 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3854064 epoch_slot_no: 9264 block_no: 3851982 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 958 time: 2020-03-04 01:12:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbad418fba67a3d074f2642135cc4a6f5d50be53ad0ed7eab37d3ea9665299dbeBlock Operator
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