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 2738500 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2739900 epoch_slot_no: 18300 block_no: 2738372 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3542 time: 2019-06-20 03:24:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2e4eb2efaabe20c742894420785f53c774102504b2e638f1522728b7d075db16Block Operator
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