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 2036023 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2037409 epoch_slot_no: 7009 block_no: 2035927 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1319 time: 2019-01-08 12:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x15b20bc7dcd61e03824e29f802b1227368c927de9880ea17bff9e0b980a6f18cBlock Operator
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