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 3635891 Details
Epoch: 168 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3637778 epoch_slot_no: 8978 block_no: 3635721 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3687 time: 2020-01-13 23:37:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x46c2aebde1556e2d9a0f0dc6bf08a19ad0bf4c792c543e163f0816f2d515c2bfBlock Operator
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