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 3036009 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3037400 epoch_slot_no: 13400 block_no: 3035867 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2262 time: 2019-08-28 00:11:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xce3d7d04691bd0d8b61eac38d7bda54ab171432215008e556d87661d671062c3Block Operator
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