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 2035920 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2037306 epoch_slot_no: 6906 block_no: 2035824 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1504 time: 2019-01-08 12:06:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5033d461e8f11c3cdece54d0704812f4556bc08d63a29e7e4936abd9e9c0554bBlock Operator
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