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 2035849 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2037235 epoch_slot_no: 6835 block_no: 2035753 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1487 time: 2019-01-08 11:43:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x97ecc6b266fa0f70de40a2fd028fc29e855108fec84e4abf46e81921f465825dBlock Operator
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