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 2738273 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2739673 epoch_slot_no: 18073 block_no: 2738145 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4150 time: 2019-06-20 02:09:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf8cef0e8e5a9f478fa3485c416084ffba5cfbda533eef6aaa645328c2b8f84b4Block Operator
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