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 2035152 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2036538 epoch_slot_no: 6138 block_no: 2035056 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1718 time: 2019-01-08 07:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe5dbafc82db72034a3b31b079ae1fd18e6ecd98ea6fa708c5eedf3465dc56ecdBlock Operator
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