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 1603363 Details
Epoch: 74 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1603646 epoch_slot_no: 5246 block_no: 1603287 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 962 time: 2018-09-30 02:53:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2d3cd3219c1fecaea0cd8d0403e69ccdf01a7d0ee58ebbce6ff451d7b52e1eb5Block Operator
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