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 3852466 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3854371 epoch_slot_no: 9571 block_no: 3852289 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2020-03-04 02:55:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x779e07abba42e5057b6066b88303631f00df98d65b6e828b04bc050059d0b3dbBlock Operator
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