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 3922941 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3924849 epoch_slot_no: 15249 block_no: 3922764 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 987 time: 2020-03-20 10:27:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x09a87c686c98b2b3b7440312e5a98044a4ec29afe458d75577753576b9364ac7Block Operator
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