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 2037724 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2039110 epoch_slot_no: 8710 block_no: 2037628 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1562 time: 2019-01-08 22:08:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf8e50f9487d52ade333031f7b0d657687aa1835546d0008d1d0bc378c70471f6Block Operator
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