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 2738213 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2739613 epoch_slot_no: 18013 block_no: 2738085 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2894 time: 2019-06-20 01:49:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x12d5e0d088860b015bb0173758cd13649cfda76e8c5ee378dca4ab6e36d54504Block Operator
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