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 630888 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 630932 epoch_slot_no: 4532 block_no: 630857 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 985 time: 2018-02-16 22:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3822048ce9e9ccedf9d7823e0a2b4a30b77cde0c5faad5adfcf6ddbf02510119Block Operator
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