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 3922649 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3924557 epoch_slot_no: 14957 block_no: 3922472 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 7498 time: 2020-03-20 08:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x01f0deb39486c37be52408d54dc0cc312fb6325d24d0d05b26c0339e7f339e0cBlock Operator
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