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 3634670 Details
Epoch: 168 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3636557 epoch_slot_no: 7757 block_no: 3634500 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2185 time: 2020-01-13 16:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0131aa528bbe0b0e521e71e7bac4028c10eab60e812a348a03fa3f9c36c95d08Block Operator
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