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 2919973 Details
Epoch: 135 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2921369 epoch_slot_no: 5369 block_no: 2919836 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1463 time: 2019-08-01 03:34:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x32742a18ecc09d21bfd6bb76374c53cb4e83baca3b6c777d9b90f185f4a44b15Block Operator
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