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 3036090 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3037481 epoch_slot_no: 13481 block_no: 3035948 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1808 time: 2019-08-28 00:38:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x95edca8772ad0c14a69e8e4f996068eb172a255f9a9544b6800655acf30ea710Block Operator
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