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 2738198 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2739598 epoch_slot_no: 17998 block_no: 2738070 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4121 time: 2019-06-20 01:44:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfba3ab539a4873ea615c6a3f6c19729e57b4e36b270f43ab7a287ac282cc1aeeBlock Operator
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