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 1630026 Details
Epoch: 75 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1630351 epoch_slot_no: 10351 block_no: 1629949 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1383 time: 2018-10-06 07:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8cc326de14c473bb06d4e3a3118fbd2f9dbbd664f878c70a94675c033d202400Block Operator
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