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 3633454 Details
Epoch: 168 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3635341 epoch_slot_no: 6541 block_no: 3633284 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1278 time: 2020-01-13 10:05:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8810a934eb56045c3de8d897cec2ce36736905b8bae5e5bca4ae0658b3a144e7Block Operator
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