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 36443 Details
Epoch: 1 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 36463 epoch_slot_no: 14863 block_no: 36440 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 992 time: 2017-10-02 08:19:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x16c07a80aebdc74c049d013bc08e97b09ae3ccd3f6d0f62ebc3bfa2378b1d608Block Operator
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