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 3922565 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3924473 epoch_slot_no: 14873 block_no: 3922388 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2909 time: 2020-03-20 08:22:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4e46d0a54158b9ed924d81d84f4f8075954a4a8b9864c0216bdaa701db161103Block Operator
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