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 2938205 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2939600 epoch_slot_no: 2000 block_no: 2938067 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1353 time: 2019-08-05 08:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3c0179304f9a820a127a1d8d39a964ff287805b951c6bc378cb41b6afb1c057dBlock Operator
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