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 3922781 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3924689 epoch_slot_no: 15089 block_no: 3922604 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1882 time: 2020-03-20 09:34:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa93467ccc40653b9bc388712f31ef85289d0b0e58a8ac08662763c13a8843c9bBlock Operator
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