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 3852663 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3854568 epoch_slot_no: 9768 block_no: 3852486 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2483 time: 2020-03-04 04:00:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x44a40800133cf069880ffaa5b9535a5bfbfbf6ae52713bc04a97dd45c1d2ef2fBlock Operator
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