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 3636004 Details
Epoch: 168 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3637891 epoch_slot_no: 9091 block_no: 3635834 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1026 time: 2020-01-14 00:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc6ba212e8c7103a2bff8e045d252d362e296b4754d9a6a60f1fa2d73019c782eBlock Operator
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