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 3637352 Details
Epoch: 168 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3639239 epoch_slot_no: 10439 block_no: 3637182 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1716 time: 2020-01-14 07:44:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5babe8262d85a4cba724237c14809f44c53f4a32dd8a6cec6798a91590e8b98cBlock Operator
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