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 3852937 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3854842 epoch_slot_no: 10042 block_no: 3852760 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1282 time: 2020-03-04 05:32:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x170c8c15bdae1c9c29571c65b47434f43df938fc0a444fe3d5590686bf8876dfBlock Operator
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