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 630964 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 631008 epoch_slot_no: 4608 block_no: 630933 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1884 time: 2018-02-16 23:20:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x87c209475c30c18cab58f50de54b16b3b2d372bde954b889764a63cd77f8d0fbBlock Operator
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