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 1630566 Details
Epoch: 75 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1630891 epoch_slot_no: 10891 block_no: 1630489 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1567 time: 2018-10-06 10:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x33841f9046917ca1e15ebb304156df18b152a131bd5471ed5564367246990a14Block Operator
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