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 3920543 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3922451 epoch_slot_no: 12851 block_no: 3920366 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2212 time: 2020-03-19 21:08:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1a22d0593bb40df1edddc3e5039b926045417c0c19e11718a29ec5739c80bb7aBlock Operator
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