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 1603565 Details
Epoch: 74 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1603848 epoch_slot_no: 5448 block_no: 1603489 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1442 time: 2018-09-30 04:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7a14a05f3579868ac4e008f839aab898bd64736e31990801d0f3a59db4715524Block Operator
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