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 3633461 Details
Epoch: 168 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3635348 epoch_slot_no: 6548 block_no: 3633291 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 952 time: 2020-01-13 10:07:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcf8bf2a24ff99b0e030daa89c191b63f0b647905bb78018d6b78f129794e557aBlock Operator
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