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 3922013 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3923921 epoch_slot_no: 14321 block_no: 3921836 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1643 time: 2020-03-20 05:18:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xef4e8343dcc95b748203675baba9274cfa742cba1f184a9470245abb3537e1fdBlock Operator
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