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 603410 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 603456 epoch_slot_no: 20256 block_no: 603381 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1358 time: 2018-02-10 14:16:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x03548da471b01fcca1d6dcf653e6a68d435b07dd6decfb8c5e7a2d8d825ba12dBlock Operator
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