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 2948897 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2950292 epoch_slot_no: 12692 block_no: 2948759 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 993 time: 2019-08-07 20:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6e09a5829fe3bdb904647c67b51941a95d47870559e0230c04faba2044b48890Block Operator
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