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 3922754 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3924662 epoch_slot_no: 15062 block_no: 3922577 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 987 time: 2020-03-20 09:25:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0707c8b4567acf263bc8bd406e8c81b7c008009f69f31253d1fadf36b42e276fBlock Operator
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