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 603131 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 603177 epoch_slot_no: 19977 block_no: 603102 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1358 time: 2018-02-10 12:43:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7123140ade1348621e3081f7e13c89c28943c1ce33c39c34c214dbf6faf11760Block Operator
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