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 2738318 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2739718 epoch_slot_no: 18118 block_no: 2738190 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1736 time: 2019-06-20 02:24:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x383ba782d7dcb923e6006ff911046ad67126410bc7b5a4444196da91c0d401cfBlock Operator
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