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 2919196 Details
Epoch: 135 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2920592 epoch_slot_no: 4592 block_no: 2919059 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2009 time: 2019-07-31 23:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x055e9733f02a14d401d70584d4859412675c9f7594c7f97ec24e59fb8f582605Block Operator
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