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 3852411 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3854316 epoch_slot_no: 9516 block_no: 3852234 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1952 time: 2020-03-04 02:36:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x82d8f6c65bacaffe473cf5b6653ba96b41708f8e2789dd293e0f7bd31f45e7fdBlock Operator
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