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 2037671 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2039057 epoch_slot_no: 8657 block_no: 2037575 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1929 time: 2019-01-08 21:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x84c51bee7f83ef0f4c39ce72ddc991c28b3559ddfa494754a0d3badf67973a52Block Operator
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