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 2919659 Details
Epoch: 135 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2921055 epoch_slot_no: 5055 block_no: 2919522 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 921 time: 2019-08-01 01:49:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc0349563b96f48ad0f01a5566c4d5df21a79b57fdb2b1e80a9b12c4c09df09f6Block Operator
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