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 2035218 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2036604 epoch_slot_no: 6204 block_no: 2035122 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 995 time: 2019-01-08 08:12:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8e48fcfc1c3e1a307c573234836eb58f9cb656ec1126bee19e6eaee94c3fc8c2Block Operator
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