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 2948029 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2949424 epoch_slot_no: 11824 block_no: 2947891 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1030 time: 2019-08-07 15:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x962f6117bc5f84b6f1df5b83f5e56e2baa7caee107ccdd791a2ec3754d0011e7Block Operator
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