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 2738188 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2739588 epoch_slot_no: 17988 block_no: 2738060 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2836 time: 2019-06-20 01:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x174a900f8ff93dbd2584e8021d3a21683190fc06454503b68c57e0ac448dd008Block Operator
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