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 603165 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 603211 epoch_slot_no: 20011 block_no: 603136 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2106 time: 2018-02-10 12:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4a437797df8c1d91fc10be5d1a0fc5006a8466808d679a3a71132de2f3b2cae0Block Operator
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