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 3852993 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3854898 epoch_slot_no: 10098 block_no: 3852816 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1546 time: 2020-03-04 05:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf18c52c4beef736873d0322d52d82f167c2c2f61a570625d80e7f7ff41bdbccbBlock Operator
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