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 2948446 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2949841 epoch_slot_no: 12241 block_no: 2948308 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1030 time: 2019-08-07 17:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7459aab87fc079f8db24f300194f071902f550681344d63bed552fed12ef08dfBlock Operator
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