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 2738137 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2739537 epoch_slot_no: 17937 block_no: 2738009 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 5642 time: 2019-06-20 01:23:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe30521dda01298e8dbc934f8277f72d1dece424b590fe6950f1a3d7abae05c1cBlock Operator
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