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 3036045 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3037436 epoch_slot_no: 13436 block_no: 3035903 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1311 time: 2019-08-28 00:23:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x44500db976cb44083f10add8058cc51736dae0e154d71ef27d485236b8d0ca9cBlock Operator
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