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 603177 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 603223 epoch_slot_no: 20023 block_no: 603148 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1354 time: 2018-02-10 12:59:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xde088b7f22ed69c069bbf349f2d8912e1c7c442abaf66f4f8be3163527ce591eBlock Operator
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