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 2035974 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2037360 epoch_slot_no: 6960 block_no: 2035878 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 995 time: 2019-01-08 12:24:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd9d2e10062eb3f482705130b2f7c0bfbfdbf8479b94225d9e643911c49f5d590Block Operator
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