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 3637859 Details
Epoch: 168 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3639746 epoch_slot_no: 10946 block_no: 3637689 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2112 time: 2020-01-14 10:33:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8caa6d516c572e164371b2e7916b995151a38193df0a68ed570526b631b81326Block Operator
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