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 2948403 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2949798 epoch_slot_no: 12198 block_no: 2948265 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1030 time: 2019-08-07 17:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5124b3d94c254961f022d298dd598178780c5f3f0bb96a478c07dc70a619125cBlock Operator
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