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 3922803 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3924711 epoch_slot_no: 15111 block_no: 3922626 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4166 time: 2020-03-20 09:41:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4151df40df7851aa28ee7575451e1c4d7d7573156cb641a9647ccc00f2d9cefeBlock Operator
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