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 630293 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 630337 epoch_slot_no: 3937 block_no: 630262 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1029 time: 2018-02-16 19:37:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x38384ab10d4266db273f347c5a4d94e1bd123f42180460eddc72c4c98fee79fcBlock Operator
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