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 3633452 Details
Epoch: 168 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3635339 epoch_slot_no: 6539 block_no: 3633282 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 952 time: 2020-01-13 10:04:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc5f35014cb323975607eb0b34ecaa914d17b0f0dc8ad7803ae848f1d1cec23b1Block Operator
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