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 3635925 Details
Epoch: 168 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3637812 epoch_slot_no: 9012 block_no: 3635755 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1030 time: 2020-01-13 23:48:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9f8e1a68d831fa5d14513b3d31e4a04641e71a9e675e53227a2e3c0ba6d515a7Block Operator
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