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 3852668 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3854573 epoch_slot_no: 9773 block_no: 3852491 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2020-03-04 04:02:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe7a7cc81f16e6a1b14566ee9d997451cd37c3296efa3a7a1b69e704b63b7df5eBlock Operator
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