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 3852958 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3854863 epoch_slot_no: 10063 block_no: 3852781 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1705 time: 2020-03-04 05:39:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaecca46807eeb7447a8595778cf75b9040ee55d929a7d62b2f457d835c0cfc75Block Operator
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