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 3922900 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3924808 epoch_slot_no: 15208 block_no: 3922723 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 995 time: 2020-03-20 10:14:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfae15c9e39830078cd9d675c3726f6be57672ed81dac8e7c9962b1d596f32ddaBlock Operator
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