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 3852966 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3854871 epoch_slot_no: 10071 block_no: 3852789 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1651 time: 2020-03-04 05:41:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x543e8d435644fd0a9d5927050749b16de062430c8d03cd336f69865d6c056aedBlock Operator
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