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 3036264 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3037655 epoch_slot_no: 13655 block_no: 3036122 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 987 time: 2019-08-28 01:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x539461e59803e9bdf24c658c55fd30e9a1d3a0b0d46f3b5a2f3b485d44644c06Block Operator
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