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 1603436 Details
Epoch: 74 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1603719 epoch_slot_no: 5319 block_no: 1603360 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2018-09-30 03:17:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9835a0dcf8956bc97e8d8ab7cf1273fdc695d410710dcb2ed990381e3fdc185eBlock Operator
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