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 3922812 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3924720 epoch_slot_no: 15120 block_no: 3922635 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 985 time: 2020-03-20 09:44:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1f9def0dcb2637c72463345a8bf9a0e8d30e09ad5e22a033a7f98dc70303b93dBlock Operator
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