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 2948688 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2950083 epoch_slot_no: 12483 block_no: 2948550 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 993 time: 2019-08-07 19:05:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6af98eec51982f69faf23072b798b487ee93b85c8fe34f4494d38610a04f6881Block Operator
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