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 3633400 Details
Epoch: 168 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3635287 epoch_slot_no: 6487 block_no: 3633230 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1810 time: 2020-01-13 09:47:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x51e557793d9951ada43a379d9d2f51cd8c262c72c7b39fe6fd61613e9dbad042Block Operator
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