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 3633471 Details
Epoch: 168 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3635358 epoch_slot_no: 6558 block_no: 3633301 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1278 time: 2020-01-13 10:10:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x28a6361b0f7207919dce483c12f9f8df2624c377dc4b2cbbe666c19149bc7f5cBlock Operator
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