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 2738445 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2739845 epoch_slot_no: 18245 block_no: 2738317 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1749 time: 2019-06-20 03:06:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x512c545b018093a01be7b323367775a8f0d121a4f6f693b3768a441b7117b5c8Block Operator
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