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 630183 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 630227 epoch_slot_no: 3827 block_no: 630152 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1389 time: 2018-02-16 19:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf9b68d052d0af3b97693fc2b7dae943c5930c461907d30d04531971b8963b7e8Block Operator
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