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 2719917 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2721318 epoch_slot_no: 21318 block_no: 2719790 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3489 time: 2019-06-15 20:10:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0bdb429822b933d3e478981a7568b63c24f3012637d11da7f466d172e21bff62Block Operator
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