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 3852287 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3854192 epoch_slot_no: 9392 block_no: 3852110 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1820 time: 2020-03-04 01:55:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb43468510341cb24a347b56fe5dfd737e7f786b3bbe3f6f2a8896bc9cc7f905bBlock Operator
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