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 2938906 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2940301 epoch_slot_no: 2701 block_no: 2938768 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1033 time: 2019-08-05 12:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x09752890c4e8cb52e60ad1ec66d1f12ca7b1a3327ac9d5adc6b9ab616329bf1aBlock Operator
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