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 603766 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 603812 epoch_slot_no: 20612 block_no: 603737 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1362 time: 2018-02-10 16:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1aff0b89cdf0745520ea6d4bf87f55ed2df31d2f1c81b227d88720fd1454599cBlock Operator
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