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 3922322 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3924230 epoch_slot_no: 14630 block_no: 3922145 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2020-03-20 07:01:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8727faa3a81ac6daf72373178f82f11a10ab8efe4729013de95e77918efb203dBlock Operator
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