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 2738485 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2739885 epoch_slot_no: 18285 block_no: 2738357 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2019 time: 2019-06-20 03:19:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x94a2d2c4030d010b22c708a4a543706d2fa1a2fba8129ab56ef5655f3f739cc8Block Operator
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