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 3922388 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3924296 epoch_slot_no: 14696 block_no: 3922211 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2020-03-20 07:23:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x843ee71c7de0d1abddd2d4181d6bb7cfcfd70b7cfa522763a8bd27432628ac3eBlock Operator
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