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 2738475 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2739875 epoch_slot_no: 18275 block_no: 2738347 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2056 time: 2019-06-20 03:16:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7ccfc9c771565d15957f5d0f17d659409e128a7b5cfd4be29fb50248a86ca5f9Block Operator
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