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 2738988 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2740388 epoch_slot_no: 18788 block_no: 2738860 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2746 time: 2019-06-20 06:07:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8df7f7a2b54aa1d3b0f203d98af35680cdfcd46e53a61d687fa56d79dc595e47Block Operator
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