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 2035955 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2037341 epoch_slot_no: 6941 block_no: 2035859 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1172 time: 2019-01-08 12:18:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xae1caea4586f4eb8658fef982f3a0733e38d7e5858da609983aa12e060fc1ba5Block Operator
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