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 630992 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 631036 epoch_slot_no: 4636 block_no: 630961 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1166 time: 2018-02-16 23:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7993d0d144113cddc6a3b2787869a9202df245cff8964d24caf81452b602ae99Block Operator
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