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 2938022 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 2939417 epoch_slot_no: 1817 block_no: 2937884 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4976 time: 2019-08-05 07:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4a385f40feef44e9f256a39c4e01c5dfc993ffe6e2b0fa682050d13693fe8386Block Operator
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