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 3922394 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3924302 epoch_slot_no: 14702 block_no: 3922217 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 987 time: 2020-03-20 07:25:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x894e402114096809aeec201f46d9af41684a24ccf733b6b593fb32c7fa57c62fBlock Operator
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