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 3922736 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3924644 epoch_slot_no: 15044 block_no: 3922559 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2020-03-20 09:19:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x510ec8e67b30add6dd48468c78111d1a0daab366fdf219e4f5c954d6b018d53bBlock Operator
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