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 2738288 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2739688 epoch_slot_no: 18088 block_no: 2738160 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2684 time: 2019-06-20 02:14:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2b59ce081a724916f87c5d1fdf2581520dd3d60ab92be6048d41880e1022929eBlock Operator
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