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 603712 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 603758 epoch_slot_no: 20558 block_no: 603683 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1366 time: 2018-02-10 15:57:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8ead0055b8d0a3b5a3b66b6ecab4f33e8c41a4a3e27abfad01f2fc54d9034d3dBlock Operator
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