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 3922348 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3924256 epoch_slot_no: 14656 block_no: 3922171 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4407 time: 2020-03-20 07:10:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x46dc5343410e3d08903713b375fe014fc789623f3718b6e11495db18f99155e6Block Operator
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