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 2719710 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2721111 epoch_slot_no: 21111 block_no: 2719583 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1889 time: 2019-06-15 19:01:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb591f4af5533f51755fdb20399fe4d9748080e0d95cf97d828af954d3e355ffaBlock Operator
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