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 630618 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 630662 epoch_slot_no: 4262 block_no: 630587 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1997 time: 2018-02-16 21:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc544931b059d691abe34aba489fb948eb2f78471b5e2a36015678dce5d94ced9Block Operator
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