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 603174 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 603220 epoch_slot_no: 20020 block_no: 603145 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1715 time: 2018-02-10 12:58:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8aba371136ea134b26692d6eb5aa1e7785bdbe15fe4872a8b9d99b69c23c6013Block Operator
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