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 3852376 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3854281 epoch_slot_no: 9481 block_no: 3852199 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2020-03-04 02:25:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa638cbc8eee4ab3b55025d6d834b6c51c0f527abb4c30f9f7da463038bc5bf0eBlock Operator
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