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 2036250 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2037636 epoch_slot_no: 7236 block_no: 2036154 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1345 time: 2019-01-08 13:56:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd2645af9665245cf77d789e0c9a77ef8199b86f44ee4f233d6d06d97334dc512Block Operator
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