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 3922975 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3924883 epoch_slot_no: 15283 block_no: 3922798 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2859 time: 2020-03-20 10:39:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7ed6a165d0d751f77c7d977fb20e225afb3d3c1785a37f72f29e2d26594b0bf7Block Operator
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