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 3036571 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3037962 epoch_slot_no: 13962 block_no: 3036429 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 995 time: 2019-08-28 03:18:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1e5b9133026df3983e306fcd69dac58906773ba44c0ec29e2006d1e60542f403Block Operator
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