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 2037611 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2038997 epoch_slot_no: 8597 block_no: 2037515 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1073 time: 2019-01-08 21:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf5e0f6e7063b93351eefb4ff855d9a0c27d999acb562224c316dccdf9d49dcc0Block Operator
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