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 3036481 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3037872 epoch_slot_no: 13872 block_no: 3036339 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1693 time: 2019-08-28 02:48:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9744da5e877920105fcadb839076a8e914ed80e1e76734c5d4d599254e748686Block Operator
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