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 3635460 Details
Epoch: 168 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3637347 epoch_slot_no: 8547 block_no: 3635290 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 987 time: 2020-01-13 21:13:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x33b33de27918b89257b4718a47e9c1a4c67614468295d43a685452fbb02847b8Block Operator
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