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 2738821 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2740221 epoch_slot_no: 18621 block_no: 2738693 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 10554 time: 2019-06-20 05:11:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x71a72be392a1c050c9f7f8a4f955eb4896b838f682499e7ea3d4a24fb67c0d8fBlock Operator
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