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 2948748 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2950143 epoch_slot_no: 12543 block_no: 2948610 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2061 time: 2019-08-07 19:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf9956d21fc63ef8a10e65978fb6f3f0ee0f0a05ad912190039216b0758af9a6aBlock Operator
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