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 3922517 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3924425 epoch_slot_no: 14825 block_no: 3922340 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1357 time: 2020-03-20 08:06:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x341ad4ca605461c5e9bb75c3ee72103d2aeffc67bb5b2c5508c64d14e100470cBlock Operator
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