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 1630702 Details
Epoch: 75 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1631027 epoch_slot_no: 11027 block_no: 1630625 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1560 time: 2018-10-06 11:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x06b8eb6ceef564f0bf0712623c32dedeec13fd71363fd0328b91ffaeaad031faBlock Operator
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