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 3633393 Details
Epoch: 168 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3635280 epoch_slot_no: 6480 block_no: 3633223 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1455 time: 2020-01-13 09:44:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4747f6af84583747d25dcc387373788dc75f569815df546795aea919d7794f5aBlock Operator
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