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 3036105 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3037496 epoch_slot_no: 13496 block_no: 3035963 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2240 time: 2019-08-28 00:43:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa766b59ce87feb027473eeae2675d18e78a5a4edf27d1cb4c4d6dc1da8f513a7Block Operator
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