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 2035331 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2036717 epoch_slot_no: 6317 block_no: 2035235 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3165 time: 2019-01-08 08:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6f5ae48e5a5d2130959ed708431607b33b4647624e087898b292b604745641a4Block Operator
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