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 3920651 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3922559 epoch_slot_no: 12959 block_no: 3920474 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1948 time: 2020-03-19 21:44:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc0a2330f2aa895496b06930d50a4864d904cf57c534ec2f7e941f0f285d71bfdBlock Operator
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