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 2919797 Details
Epoch: 135 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2921193 epoch_slot_no: 5193 block_no: 2919660 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2867 time: 2019-08-01 02:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x591c04df42a0bdfb5672e288db87eb58f3c551c1fed632660b6d68b4f211a44aBlock Operator
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