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 2719871 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2721272 epoch_slot_no: 21272 block_no: 2719744 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4236 time: 2019-06-15 19:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd6f316a044f2526a59ead3e21fc1cd6d0a04e90dc5b58fe546f6bcea174f92c2Block Operator
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