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 2738937 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 2740337 epoch_slot_no: 18737 block_no: 2738809 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 6594 time: 2019-06-20 05:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2db7df0fe8148f75287c20e3815071171ea101fd5a1730e749e6bf04353ec63eBlock Operator
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