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 2738379 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2739779 epoch_slot_no: 18179 block_no: 2738251 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2401 time: 2019-06-20 02:44:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x821be9b4ff0b1bf32a0b26406c0e161f3c0e11c16d45a09b337ee34ff4c3a04dBlock Operator
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