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 630257 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 630301 epoch_slot_no: 3901 block_no: 630226 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1832 time: 2018-02-16 19:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8dcdac9067f69f4c9c57e4891eb713286813a478e18248a3361796303c36c0b3Block Operator
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