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 3852291 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3854196 epoch_slot_no: 9396 block_no: 3852114 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1882 time: 2020-03-04 01:56:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5ed65169d9a557800e0b6cc658d2d17713ccb0ca9c8a8da3f1b94dcef9275b18Block Operator
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