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 3920974 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3922882 epoch_slot_no: 13282 block_no: 3920797 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3595 time: 2020-03-19 23:32:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7797dbac60fffb0f9717a85c48d87ba7cbbc251bfed6025492859d1d666107a4Block Operator
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