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 2738109 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2739509 epoch_slot_no: 17909 block_no: 2737981 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1026 time: 2019-06-20 01:14:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd34d1a1829cad2c5c68671ca5087abc0c318ea8977a8be3f59a01ac74e47d279Block Operator
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