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 3636170 Details
Epoch: 168 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3638057 epoch_slot_no: 9257 block_no: 3636000 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2116 time: 2020-01-14 01:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4af9f4081e5430796e65abbef5894f9633636f20ea227641c5b8f1b9d2f0a3b8Block Operator
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