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 3635801 Details
Epoch: 168 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3637688 epoch_slot_no: 8888 block_no: 3635631 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1026 time: 2020-01-13 23:07:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x202512ea8113d4bafb75623e1f6234e3ec01e665bfa907b629fc86c7d7b069d6Block Operator
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