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 2938032 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2939427 epoch_slot_no: 1827 block_no: 2937894 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1345 time: 2019-08-05 07:53:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc0eb3064fbfc014a9ba0f60dc13f96ca9fd0888a450142a704d833129ec5d7c5Block Operator
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