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 630338 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 630382 epoch_slot_no: 3982 block_no: 630307 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1033 time: 2018-02-16 19:52:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa07a69b655f2b4141159191c245db5109934bc98b059e080e6e16c3c2e91b49dBlock Operator
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