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 2948448 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2949843 epoch_slot_no: 12243 block_no: 2948310 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 993 time: 2019-08-07 17:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xde43f5cfeea77b4ca5fe9b8fb66dd13c03f0536764f9d98a052c60f2ac3cb80dBlock Operator
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