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 3636888 Details
Epoch: 168 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3638775 epoch_slot_no: 9975 block_no: 3636718 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1024 time: 2020-01-14 05:09:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6b5899cdf186e4d2d97ff2d89d9d1517b15da94dd04dc6a48c3c2a55e7886ec1Block Operator
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