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 1630673 Details
Epoch: 75 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1630998 epoch_slot_no: 10998 block_no: 1630596 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3907 time: 2018-10-06 10:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd7dd70fec7788cc59c1f53c90ee463091fefecefe45c1a3a82e39cbd02fb7ee7Block Operator
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