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 2036603 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2037989 epoch_slot_no: 7589 block_no: 2036507 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2436 time: 2019-01-08 15:54:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x904f6c9358be7037d3d34f68e9fca049ce257c319cd85f28ab2ac2f2a399e42dBlock Operator
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