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 1630316 Details
Epoch: 75 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1630641 epoch_slot_no: 10641 block_no: 1630239 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1432 time: 2018-10-06 08:51:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6f52d9b0cc6389eeec996ee3b7744b1095c2e84a3869944b5fc9ef07b9f16448Block Operator
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