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 3636387 Details
Epoch: 168 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3638274 epoch_slot_no: 9474 block_no: 3636217 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2052 time: 2020-01-14 02:22:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7f955341ca0304a8fc0ff7d2a602653ef309c1527ca1821b852def874fd3bb51Block Operator
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