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 2738623 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2740023 epoch_slot_no: 18423 block_no: 2738495 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 8387 time: 2019-06-20 04:05:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9526374df1391bf398542e5df718fdeb9ca4a01c39f6ecb827e03a8397d7c9b3Block Operator
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