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 3634072 Details
Epoch: 168 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3635959 epoch_slot_no: 7159 block_no: 3633902 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2020-01-13 13:31:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf5d34c56ee6e5d73c3ddb8635917a97585f4260bc6b941644df29a8b0a6dd960Block Operator
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