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 3637343 Details
Epoch: 168 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3639230 epoch_slot_no: 10430 block_no: 3637173 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1387 time: 2020-01-14 07:41:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd9d7d931f52466e7aa81b02f7a941aaf64eb57e31d20e9896095ea4012c757ddBlock Operator
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