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 3637368 Details
Epoch: 168 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3639255 epoch_slot_no: 10455 block_no: 3637198 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1745 time: 2020-01-14 07:49:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8a20ba0ef626a889886f99b9033df1e6c7e3951db5e31f9281bc36f5488ec88dBlock Operator
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