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 2948940 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2950335 epoch_slot_no: 12735 block_no: 2948802 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1022 time: 2019-08-07 20:29:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x51abfc16a85e984457df8b8ba7b8b309b88f8c4b3a5044496fb218baff540cf7Block Operator
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