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 2919692 Details
Epoch: 135 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2921088 epoch_slot_no: 5088 block_no: 2919555 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1980 time: 2019-08-01 02:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xffcdcb9e664aa4d32c13f8b4217fc4913053ac052b4e638cd46686192b011ee7Block Operator
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