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 3922430 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3924338 epoch_slot_no: 14738 block_no: 3922253 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 995 time: 2020-03-20 07:37:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3fe266df90657581f485a7588587c3d1734275b460b0132300bf3240cdd28ec5Block Operator
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