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 3633455 Details
Epoch: 168 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3635342 epoch_slot_no: 6542 block_no: 3633285 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1133 time: 2020-01-13 10:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf603a8f5648823d9e2ce503a98372a921e02b3312cc60b50cf262da01c0eaae9Block Operator
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