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 3636148 Details
Epoch: 168 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3638035 epoch_slot_no: 9235 block_no: 3635978 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 5089 time: 2020-01-14 01:03:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xec70e72c389fe339f172ec56b07aa4866b2fb1afaf60566bb63eb693c5629ebeBlock Operator
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