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 3633808 Details
Epoch: 168 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3635695 epoch_slot_no: 6895 block_no: 3633638 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1710 time: 2020-01-13 12:03:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4a0350707856f862948d77b5a2db6e0f492a4fc7ec4614004ff812f78ed5f3b2Block Operator
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