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 2948463 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2949858 epoch_slot_no: 12258 block_no: 2948325 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1560 time: 2019-08-07 17:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe1fc7f6d77e58911174ce06476acce86878ef64b572f13d9330d84726f0362f7Block Operator
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