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 3635988 Details
Epoch: 168 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3637875 epoch_slot_no: 9075 block_no: 3635818 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1490 time: 2020-01-14 00:09:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa2a17a670d8192372860f2be69e8225c7043e102c8503bf1da2eb2453d62248cBlock Operator
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