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 2938614 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2940009 epoch_slot_no: 2409 block_no: 2938476 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4415 time: 2019-08-05 11:07:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8e27b8a74ffc2c0b705f4dea8f95205b2768d8fbca46a4895814f1fc15e13232Block Operator
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