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 3922428 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3924336 epoch_slot_no: 14736 block_no: 3922251 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3832 time: 2020-03-20 07:36:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x936a8df921cf676a3f67d6d0897f4b95f4c7c7ebdc726d8d60ca786c82e6a6ebBlock Operator
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