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 603750 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 603796 epoch_slot_no: 20596 block_no: 603721 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2639 time: 2018-02-10 16:10:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa6d16ece190e8af2ed070f9472c50ed01cd6e0a20a869408b19f0a4fa187793cBlock Operator
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