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 3636237 Details
Epoch: 168 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3638124 epoch_slot_no: 9324 block_no: 3636067 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 997 time: 2020-01-14 01:32:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4e12a77f241a38228bba543a1e7367b112f356788bd782a1429e38a8f3b9b51aBlock Operator
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