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 2948658 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2950053 epoch_slot_no: 12453 block_no: 2948520 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2393 time: 2019-08-07 18:55:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9578994ac8bff3b8b82678eb7abcc8d1a263c97f0cd1bb489df7deb483675f30Block Operator
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