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 2035740 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2037126 epoch_slot_no: 6726 block_no: 2035644 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1319 time: 2019-01-08 11:06:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb8a4f0b5cbeb538984b50434b05447b77bdd91b52d7d2ea66f8e1607688a572cBlock Operator
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