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 3637771 Details
Epoch: 168 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3639658 epoch_slot_no: 10858 block_no: 3637601 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1855 time: 2020-01-14 10:04:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfbaea225c2a8965a8d3201dc1c06b2b4c5c82fedfecd1cb0c086568881edc8b5Block Operator
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