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 3852554 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3854459 epoch_slot_no: 9659 block_no: 3852377 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 876 time: 2020-03-04 03:24:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xec4851497cff9631264599fe2a32884574385824ca2ebe0218a0c5ed833690fdBlock Operator
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