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 2938666 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2940061 epoch_slot_no: 2461 block_no: 2938528 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1567 time: 2019-08-05 11:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2aba47abbb537ce8a8bdbe6d35bbdf93b323473159ce9b3edcd60173deef1c51Block Operator
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