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 3635060 Details
Epoch: 168 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3636947 epoch_slot_no: 8147 block_no: 3634890 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1166 time: 2020-01-13 19:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe7e11c8794e9b56229d79f227ca5a967059df801b8e097c7965b3b33d794111aBlock Operator
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