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 3637739 Details
Epoch: 168 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3639626 epoch_slot_no: 10826 block_no: 3637569 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3696 time: 2020-01-14 09:53:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb734adae53ab0cf046617613b1380db003f834eaeeeae46cca8e562f2a0ba3feBlock Operator
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