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 3633397 Details
Epoch: 168 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3635284 epoch_slot_no: 6484 block_no: 3633227 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 956 time: 2020-01-13 09:46:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe690f0941e6e5c53b2f886cd76098fcb3cc72fe7ce67fed87e9b75e69e55846eBlock Operator
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