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 2919812 Details
Epoch: 135 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2921208 epoch_slot_no: 5208 block_no: 2919675 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2366 time: 2019-08-01 02:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7b8c803639aaed899917b361fdddeb0cf1035181fb570fd04af53e7227d916d2Block Operator
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