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 603653 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 603699 epoch_slot_no: 20499 block_no: 603624 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1358 time: 2018-02-10 15:37:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7a05aa403f46d57e93dd844ccff24ddceb5bf442f6b5fc92ec6f68db80e1a7f9Block Operator
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