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 2037131 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2038517 epoch_slot_no: 8117 block_no: 2037035 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2075 time: 2019-01-08 18:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe8a80e252271a1cc46cf647294e2bf4cd1cfb5f7d09e42c43848ad51f3b1a798Block Operator
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