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 2036327 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2037713 epoch_slot_no: 7313 block_no: 2036231 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 958 time: 2019-01-08 14:22:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9070b093a329607bf69ace9e08be1180e4ccef5c649ae7e72a88bf7dd1c736d0Block Operator
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