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 3922637 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3924545 epoch_slot_no: 14945 block_no: 3922460 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1677 time: 2020-03-20 08:46:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa612f92416e3cc5f72b2469a31f4dd72e268d300f5ff896159fde4a80c6f4b2cBlock Operator
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