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 3636131 Details
Epoch: 168 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3638018 epoch_slot_no: 9218 block_no: 3635961 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1170 time: 2020-01-14 00:57:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5fba99688b1a8ee94d19c2b4f3fe118c8256fe22aa3e0aeed070de472df5e674Block Operator
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