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 3920339 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3922247 epoch_slot_no: 12647 block_no: 3920162 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1888 time: 2020-03-19 20:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd16077165c0343d45938c9f2734e1a2999ec45ae58d26089c9e8793aeefd57bdBlock Operator
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