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 2036981 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2038367 epoch_slot_no: 7967 block_no: 2036885 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 995 time: 2019-01-08 18:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4faaaeefa5497fa2c1e1fc585d1f19a2d600a1d86319c548fe03ab63ab6dcaffBlock Operator
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