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 3635183 Details
Epoch: 168 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3637070 epoch_slot_no: 8270 block_no: 3635013 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1344 time: 2020-01-13 19:41:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8fa43e54d039080957e9df219f74f66a02694b9632aff6ba730772639dcf4781Block Operator
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