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 2037928 Details
Epoch: 94 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2039314 epoch_slot_no: 8914 block_no: 2037832 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2498 time: 2019-01-08 23:16:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x802a9558d1b9a6f36d294050c099cb5bc38db89596b92fe0e9188c8552121a58Block Operator
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