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 3922668 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3924576 epoch_slot_no: 14976 block_no: 3922491 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2070 time: 2020-03-20 08:56:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x27b629796c82d9626aeacfd711112edb5519cf9593a132c45708fefcd65a2c6fBlock Operator
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