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 2035646 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2037032 epoch_slot_no: 6632 block_no: 2035550 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 995 time: 2019-01-08 10:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x377ca03f4d0cf96e47cf40c9e884d1944bfba7d7e8296b82a7147ff4220594c0Block Operator
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