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 2938917 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2940312 epoch_slot_no: 2712 block_no: 2938779 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 996 time: 2019-08-05 12:48:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x88368b44008f2213da45bd6ec05b47e7de6df43699d6254eddc1f26dfdd38d7dBlock Operator
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