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 1630803 Details
Epoch: 75 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1631128 epoch_slot_no: 11128 block_no: 1630726 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1381 time: 2018-10-06 11:34:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfdc5dbea1e129e702acb70aa87a5d30b769076ca759687f9dc0c198bc2a16513Block Operator
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