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 3922503 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3924411 epoch_slot_no: 14811 block_no: 3922326 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1097 time: 2020-03-20 08:01:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x87735b21b488926535b775dd827b2ac4127f7474c61f520baa41efc45255bca9Block Operator
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