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 3852412 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3854317 epoch_slot_no: 9517 block_no: 3852235 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2020-03-04 02:37:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb85fc488e9c9a6ef04cbeb12323bc8e0075e0f27c84721a47faacf5c84491283Block Operator
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