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 3634022 Details
Epoch: 168 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3635909 epoch_slot_no: 7109 block_no: 3633852 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1717 time: 2020-01-13 13:14:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x227611aee6294f1e4a80ed74b96260896d707dbefa914568ee99a09bf36eab4aBlock Operator
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