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 2719028 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2720429 epoch_slot_no: 20429 block_no: 2718901 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4101 time: 2019-06-15 15:14:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x32155e89244325806daf5372897203e17a836fce73235117c25ec6df707b76fcBlock Operator
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