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 3036436 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3037827 epoch_slot_no: 13827 block_no: 3036294 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2256 time: 2019-08-28 02:33:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x84b6a6746aa36ae6192c69dbf6bda94eb6d56e9bf72814abd502bba0acb41d75Block Operator
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