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 3638106 Details
Epoch: 168 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3639993 epoch_slot_no: 11193 block_no: 3637936 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 997 time: 2020-01-14 11:55:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x70021f09ce525005f351b81428a3a49df04615583876f886ba50f105f5af3253Block Operator
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