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 3920494 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3922402 epoch_slot_no: 12802 block_no: 3920317 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3906 time: 2020-03-19 20:52:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x445edc4ab0dde217f06ee72f95236f93f89f3ef33afd68f975eed7e3828c39e9Block Operator
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