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 3922670 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3924578 epoch_slot_no: 14978 block_no: 3922493 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2020-03-20 08:57:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x34678eba03dad1055719ac6bad4050426cab6f84faf4386db27d6061022d469dBlock Operator
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