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 2035593 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2036979 epoch_slot_no: 6579 block_no: 2035497 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1352 time: 2019-01-08 10:17:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd8f010397aca50b462a535d80a42989b5c9f5c7bd0273669e62106b501a9ff69Block Operator
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