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 3852302 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3854207 epoch_slot_no: 9407 block_no: 3852125 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 5491 time: 2020-03-04 02:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7d8df795da6abba2d85df247afafabb4fd4d5c9d5d49af060e2b559222336ebbBlock Operator
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