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 1603325 Details
Epoch: 74 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1603608 epoch_slot_no: 5208 block_no: 1603249 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1155 time: 2018-09-30 02:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3e6beb8e9ba83b61b07f55b65c38401f8bc2305ea9327ca6e6d510e5c2a1bb7eBlock Operator
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