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 3036210 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3037601 epoch_slot_no: 13601 block_no: 3036068 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1878 time: 2019-08-28 01:18:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x56382ddcd25c181250c9cbc66b3c309dd063748b497c2d373fd42b23417ad68eBlock Operator
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