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 3852337 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3854242 epoch_slot_no: 9442 block_no: 3852160 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2020-03-04 02:12:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x89f8f3caf69a030fced51fc1dbed8d1ffd2d1c6f1ca19decfa1cf7fb8caae3f2Block Operator
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