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 2738122 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2739522 epoch_slot_no: 17922 block_no: 2737994 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1346 time: 2019-06-20 01:18:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x95c5c53be36c3d997fff92e02797c18e2319ca77a8132e27fc95d8c7ffab132bBlock Operator
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