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 3635860 Details
Epoch: 168 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3637747 epoch_slot_no: 8947 block_no: 3635690 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1022 time: 2020-01-13 23:27:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x442fe05ce0a02c3617cae7131c9a854701e28f5ced933e8e05f5c930e806b0baBlock Operator
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