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 2037435 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2038821 epoch_slot_no: 8421 block_no: 2037339 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1254 time: 2019-01-08 20:31:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdabf3b513580fe81a3e8c8332281ba5f6f5e840b7974c6cc0587cf421624fc17Block Operator
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