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 2035681 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2037067 epoch_slot_no: 6667 block_no: 2035585 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 995 time: 2019-01-08 10:47:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8e7f8706c473609a15119a37c1627b6b1f7e7db064148e61a3063e684d85c37cBlock Operator
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