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 2938887 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2940282 epoch_slot_no: 2682 block_no: 2938749 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3595 time: 2019-08-05 12:38:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xac17589b6b52573ca0676bfc2f649f575062b418f50e6beea622f2eef8822138Block Operator
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