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 3036126 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3037517 epoch_slot_no: 13517 block_no: 3035984 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 5874 time: 2019-08-28 00:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb415f415cf77e409fcdbefe2ebc5f81957b582725de89f9c9281fbcbd921daddBlock Operator
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