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 603782 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 603828 epoch_slot_no: 20628 block_no: 603753 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1554 time: 2018-02-10 16:20:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x09bfe9076007f54723b0f06d845128d91bba164d43bf90401e8281525fa0c5f6Block Operator
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