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 2035519 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2036905 epoch_slot_no: 6505 block_no: 2035423 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 987 time: 2019-01-08 09:53:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x17d0f94f1eda1eae0b88c5bc50fdc8cb6891f7a75e5c57b03e40ed98dfaed4c5Block Operator
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