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 2919722 Details
Epoch: 135 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2921118 epoch_slot_no: 5118 block_no: 2919585 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3409 time: 2019-08-01 02:10:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc1d15e9f3cbf6f9e7d207b0d7b8a950d1c79f842371834aa66a084c7e3a11ed5Block Operator
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