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 36725 Details
Epoch: 1 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 36745 epoch_slot_no: 15145 block_no: 36722 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1953 time: 2017-10-02 09:53:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x38e048673ffe7f01918fa498d33e15040f36cbdbd9ed0bb0ef127c6b38d7005bBlock Operator
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