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 3922398 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3924306 epoch_slot_no: 14706 block_no: 3922221 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 987 time: 2020-03-20 07:26:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x82e8f74ef73714f78889573fb6320e62314872df86cf15bea1e3cb95ba1f7b9eBlock Operator
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