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 3922616 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3924524 epoch_slot_no: 14924 block_no: 3922439 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2115 time: 2020-03-20 08:39:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x717467f8acc551f9529610a2d2b8ddc8e7d7d68f8c9b539e4597038553c7696cBlock Operator
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