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 3636354 Details
Epoch: 168 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3638241 epoch_slot_no: 9441 block_no: 3636184 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1026 time: 2020-01-14 02:11:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2512054530bd2a3a14ddd7e06c019829f37ef4d4b24f419274117f3027945c4dBlock Operator
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