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 2037730 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2039116 epoch_slot_no: 8716 block_no: 2037634 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1026 time: 2019-01-08 22:10:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfbd5b0342cb8cf42dcfaf75f8678ec28e466484cfba7a841a6d68239b0efb79fBlock Operator
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