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 3922874 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3924782 epoch_slot_no: 15182 block_no: 3922697 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1348 time: 2020-03-20 10:05:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x385448696033368f166bf4f2fd99b2009917205b8ccf2d97e51b82f50c04858fBlock Operator
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