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 2037521 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2038907 epoch_slot_no: 8507 block_no: 2037425 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1352 time: 2019-01-08 21:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa2ce52559a46d54ae1cc63f74b804a1f7b378bdc5806e8c7c8a6fa9007817c68Block Operator
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