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 3852503 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3854408 epoch_slot_no: 9608 block_no: 3852326 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1714 time: 2020-03-04 03:07:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x357867b0c77c70d8ee8922cac411377274867bcf4c6ccb0993b5bb20d9686b06Block Operator
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