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 3633387 Details
Epoch: 168 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3635274 epoch_slot_no: 6474 block_no: 3633217 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1137 time: 2020-01-13 09:42:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x96696df2196095a459c46d234ed90d809c796f54b66bf1338111b417ff8f5074Block Operator
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