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 2719820 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2721221 epoch_slot_no: 21221 block_no: 2719693 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1494 time: 2019-06-15 19:38:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8c5b0fc021b52599c26d7e72398ae7cd543cd4de5b23b48fe487b8cd4c874b28Block Operator
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