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 3635570 Details
Epoch: 168 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3637457 epoch_slot_no: 8657 block_no: 3635400 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3796 time: 2020-01-13 21:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa03730d2f8e854f2166cd7d17a373e5b20027b97b444edb1270e33970555417aBlock Operator
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