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 2938238 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2939633 epoch_slot_no: 2033 block_no: 2938100 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1694 time: 2019-08-05 09:02:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3b1ac6d7029a783a1dd6d92f63bda7bb392bd6b1bcab6ad414d2cf871bdcb2c5Block Operator
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