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 2738258 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2739658 epoch_slot_no: 18058 block_no: 2738130 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4478 time: 2019-06-20 02:04:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x503d65d6bf3836f76c44dda17aa18502a89238f2ece320e067cabf01cd75d7e6Block Operator
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