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 2037134 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2038520 epoch_slot_no: 8120 block_no: 2037038 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 8232 time: 2019-01-08 18:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9168ccea1c77a0523914a9c540889045c7afa1b61cc1ccfc49348d78317e400bBlock Operator
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