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 154003 Details
Epoch: 7 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 154025 epoch_slot_no: 2825 block_no: 153994 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1389 time: 2017-10-29 13:26:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2c38f766163496eccc5a1fad3146aab8c1063c6f1063fab916f871632e1aa89eBlock Operator
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