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 3036677 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3038068 epoch_slot_no: 14068 block_no: 3036535 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1631 time: 2019-08-28 03:54:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbf66272a0e70042006e7730e96eb03c26386a971bcd5fb251feec7eeda809c30Block Operator
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