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 2037341 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2038727 epoch_slot_no: 8327 block_no: 2037245 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1266 time: 2019-01-08 20:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x22c3d029b6f81ba6798c3f014344892c029fef65eaadc0d5e896ec11688bf1e9Block Operator
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