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 2719424 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2720825 epoch_slot_no: 20825 block_no: 2719297 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1387 time: 2019-06-15 17:26:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9feced944e3abc2520e6190116a2bd04d52137e29ac00fbb8ab7f925a9e3bdb0Block Operator
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