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 3922634 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3924542 epoch_slot_no: 14942 block_no: 3922457 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1500 time: 2020-03-20 08:45:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x996cd8546bd043c5da534ab67f7ed88629f00dc569f5db810170b34689bffe15Block Operator
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