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 2035543 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2036929 epoch_slot_no: 6529 block_no: 2035447 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 995 time: 2019-01-08 10:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x49c6a836e38f627773aadd7832c0fa16cd7bcad708cf905e0281599d0e60b91fBlock Operator
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