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 3036091 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3037482 epoch_slot_no: 13482 block_no: 3035949 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 995 time: 2019-08-28 00:38:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd406c71a9817b607fbe3111e93687782512bd95f4ffcb32f617856dd713065fbBlock Operator
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