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 2938568 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2939963 epoch_slot_no: 2363 block_no: 2938430 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2614 time: 2019-08-05 10:52:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd27ed75432ff3dfe2db1688be50f80c97640e7fc1dfc3ec919b2be43fbcb9f6eBlock Operator
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