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 2719447 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2720848 epoch_slot_no: 20848 block_no: 2719320 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3173 time: 2019-06-15 17:34:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcdb5cd2c61e1d11ff572db24004f6ddb4fbc9b94cfee8f8273330cbc70e2a4baBlock Operator
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