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 3922289 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 3924197 epoch_slot_no: 14597 block_no: 3922112 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 11256 time: 2020-03-20 06:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x812e791655b3cc4bd130eb5af126d07febfc62a3ef7f306e13dd67b29df0aaeeBlock Operator
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