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 2719549 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2720950 epoch_slot_no: 20950 block_no: 2719422 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 997 time: 2019-06-15 18:08:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8929c7653f8341222fcbf5972c75e6b3dd6f1bcd0836d3a183dc616050a990b1Block Operator
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