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 3636841 Details
Epoch: 168 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3638728 epoch_slot_no: 9928 block_no: 3636671 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2025 time: 2020-01-14 04:54:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9b9e965dbb52f32a347db2c35f166a89e5041c950234b324497770f05f78ca1dBlock Operator
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