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 2948021 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2949416 epoch_slot_no: 11816 block_no: 2947883 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1174 time: 2019-08-07 15:23:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x40a5cdc651f4444b963ed3cb207ce567b636a2c4435d49a56945f568eebfac7bBlock Operator
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