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 2919707 Details
Epoch: 135 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2921103 epoch_slot_no: 5103 block_no: 2919570 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3501 time: 2019-08-01 02:05:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x883f23ee20f21f8904205b14d749a57053fd0239d18a5dfdc8069ea1983da48fBlock Operator
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