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 3852577 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3854482 epoch_slot_no: 9682 block_no: 3852400 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1266 time: 2020-03-04 03:32:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8ab028da6a80cecb22640ac15e2a62f5be39d46b459e8c4fca397092b555eb9aBlock Operator
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