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 3852567 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3854472 epoch_slot_no: 9672 block_no: 3852390 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3524 time: 2020-03-04 03:28:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x14996929d399fb020c68e70bfe4f364c255034ec734d43707866547d2703dedcBlock Operator
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