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 630791 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 630835 epoch_slot_no: 4435 block_no: 630760 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2041 time: 2018-02-16 22:23:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x67515b04c13c89f0ed7717be8b3d7a28497bface09b3b6ef701a72c0f0bae80aBlock Operator
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