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 2737278 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2738678 epoch_slot_no: 17078 block_no: 2737150 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1340 time: 2019-06-19 20:37:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x74ef030435280255926e78a9d1c2bc07cd08e4b6db04db3376e0c247872b34f0Block Operator
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