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 2738591 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2739991 epoch_slot_no: 18391 block_no: 2738463 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2200 time: 2019-06-20 03:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6126df03d6d826f2af14e3c166089c757948580e452a36d2250c1bb3825c9dd3Block Operator
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