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 2938795 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2940190 epoch_slot_no: 2590 block_no: 2938657 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4492 time: 2019-08-05 12:08:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf71cfa79b2074d400dbd14943820a6f68db3de3fd2d414dbb4d4f2aa293ebeebBlock Operator
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