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 3637190 Details
Epoch: 168 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 3639077 epoch_slot_no: 10277 block_no: 3637020 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 6902 time: 2020-01-14 06:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x078245c04b4a4955037b5c0a26326db57170c92a9f754ef3b772328ca6904fb3Block Operator
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