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 630407 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 630451 epoch_slot_no: 4051 block_no: 630376 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2450 time: 2018-02-16 20:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa68dba1313f8877d19d19a443168bf0f6ba0f7c4d5f37f9a2732243fb0f93b06Block Operator
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