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 3922678 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3924586 epoch_slot_no: 14986 block_no: 3922501 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3227 time: 2020-03-20 09:00:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe3795ba01916c45f80228881e554b0e108cf95e8bacd48e3d600852bbe8ec3d5Block Operator
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