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 2938744 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2940139 epoch_slot_no: 2539 block_no: 2938606 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1846 time: 2019-08-05 11:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x215b6aaaa9a04a082f9d1e7a068fb47060d45f2bb1c2b977ec6f2815b698fcfeBlock Operator
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