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 2919694 Details
Epoch: 135 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2921090 epoch_slot_no: 5090 block_no: 2919557 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2357 time: 2019-08-01 02:01:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8e434c0c7fdba61b86547bf26234f5cca1503d0d38631303a201b967ad59d7bcBlock Operator
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