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 2035733 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2037119 epoch_slot_no: 6719 block_no: 2035637 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1315 time: 2019-01-08 11:04:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x33b141e7cc49db89975c29bb0e535b5c1dc387bb96276d7d469a88086b61d36cBlock Operator
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