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 2937536 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2938931 epoch_slot_no: 1331 block_no: 2937398 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1735 time: 2019-08-05 05:08:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x234ba1a5c3c5b38008aa44c9d2185e2b1cd940f91b32fb15ed7d172d1253c8aaBlock Operator
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