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 2948254 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2949649 epoch_slot_no: 12049 block_no: 2948116 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1273 time: 2019-08-07 16:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6fdded059d76d276aca4ed0753d8237a96ad05cb13b577f41760fcc681021ddbBlock Operator
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