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 3634705 Details
Epoch: 168 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3636592 epoch_slot_no: 7792 block_no: 3634535 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1492 time: 2020-01-13 17:02:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf8aa9139ff9bb7925fa1fc0857a9d5af1c7a7cfb3272fb8548cffe8ce9d24d36Block Operator
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