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 2037241 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2038627 epoch_slot_no: 8227 block_no: 2037145 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1582 time: 2019-01-08 19:27:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8714d99799a8769aa7909fe63258a6f30622a8650a1805a04cd210383a510235Block Operator
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