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 2037146 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2038532 epoch_slot_no: 8132 block_no: 2037050 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1175 time: 2019-01-08 18:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5ab6933e6ddb2f1301ebf7d830400aced788c0fc47a84d8d00173a1a0f561bcbBlock Operator
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