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 1630509 Details
Epoch: 75 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1630834 epoch_slot_no: 10834 block_no: 1630432 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1026 time: 2018-10-06 09:56:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x04a6ee88588defeb34bd330b80ecdb304bd2d3f9e85e61d486f5f4ce9a47d57dBlock Operator
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