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 3852812 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3854717 epoch_slot_no: 9917 block_no: 3852635 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 9497 time: 2020-03-04 04:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7233c10297e2f05ab45e329589516e703dd8c4b02e2bc55b167f3e9b68ab42daBlock Operator
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