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 3920366 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3922274 epoch_slot_no: 12674 block_no: 3920189 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1849 time: 2020-03-19 20:09:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1a969727d71ffa8226b09186f557569de1c14662e12ac08e7d0c5a40894dd696Block Operator
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