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 2919476 Details
Epoch: 135 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2920872 epoch_slot_no: 4872 block_no: 2919339 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1895 time: 2019-08-01 00:48:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc7df3aa2c27a3040094e69261b54598b03ad0d5e58e47359c91d839840ec2781Block Operator
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