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 2938014 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2939409 epoch_slot_no: 1809 block_no: 2937876 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2958 time: 2019-08-05 07:47:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbde9486bb86fdb8080c6f362757d76199ddf05590a9ca99e3ddc3ec8f44f0a45Block Operator
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