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 3635330 Details
Epoch: 168 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3637217 epoch_slot_no: 8417 block_no: 3635160 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1500 time: 2020-01-13 20:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x677c53ffb1553f66387c655c1b5dc0802e9e6ed7495fb87a80656973ad920c59Block Operator
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