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 2719357 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2720758 epoch_slot_no: 20758 block_no: 2719230 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2676 time: 2019-06-15 17:04:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe1beee66b2c61b82041db2a53895242558f83179dc5b1a1eaadf3e58f812661cBlock Operator
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