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 2938674 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2940069 epoch_slot_no: 2469 block_no: 2938536 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4947 time: 2019-08-05 11:27:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3d25582730925e1d5bf76256bb57c22ff5f84614fb4a0b674ae7047134e085d8Block Operator
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