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 2035975 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2037361 epoch_slot_no: 6961 block_no: 2035879 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 962 time: 2019-01-08 12:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdd0fb8910a1797d2fae8f5e097b1921e5f2fd05fdc5d2647f21a2f11cf1475f1Block Operator
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