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 603576 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 603622 epoch_slot_no: 20422 block_no: 603547 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2261 time: 2018-02-10 15:12:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa7a14bc7a3448a004e77ebc7a1d5688b22b0a17735c19d27def0afc63516d8f4Block Operator
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