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 3920816 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3922724 epoch_slot_no: 13124 block_no: 3920639 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2497 time: 2020-03-19 22:39:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5a8d358ca0e32c7ea00ac4e5b55d70a7991249ece540af0ebb13af26e721b00aBlock Operator
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