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 3922360 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3924268 epoch_slot_no: 14668 block_no: 3922183 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2020-03-20 07:14:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x46d0bae2594e45ec5a397b6389916c578981ad82e64a1fcf87ada3dccaebca9eBlock Operator
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