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 3633515 Details
Epoch: 168 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3635402 epoch_slot_no: 6602 block_no: 3633345 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2081 time: 2020-01-13 10:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf78dfbf28be0f34755b53b949bb5cfa66862c422c2ec7ea27b913d14df1ce2d4Block Operator
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