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 3633391 Details
Epoch: 168 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3635278 epoch_slot_no: 6478 block_no: 3633221 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1640 time: 2020-01-13 09:44:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x382424f3b92162966c20f6c83012aa378cde7f105f952e9a921add83e03bfe60Block Operator
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