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 3636478 Details
Epoch: 168 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3638365 epoch_slot_no: 9565 block_no: 3636308 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1728 time: 2020-01-14 02:53:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2c5dad68cc765d84932b68f9ca8cfd48d60424a9120ed2a9e75b4a184df5181dBlock Operator
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