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 3036662 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3038053 epoch_slot_no: 14053 block_no: 3036520 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1496 time: 2019-08-28 03:49:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2c61b001f55ff8aae59c1fc182bb3656bccf3c271ef10890b9d6c1014305d23eBlock Operator
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