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 3036382 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3037773 epoch_slot_no: 13773 block_no: 3036240 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1348 time: 2019-08-28 02:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb65fab197e54a44bd325c2e9a6f36f2f59875f619da394c17ae979032e0a039cBlock Operator
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