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 2036336 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2037722 epoch_slot_no: 7322 block_no: 2036240 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1525 time: 2019-01-08 14:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x256ea9e894753a1b1b491a23f967a043d9275f6538e9394e616b0a5884c8c38bBlock Operator
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