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 603821 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 603867 epoch_slot_no: 20667 block_no: 603792 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1207 time: 2018-02-10 16:33:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9ed119e6b7a358a89d2778de6917466c48701f77277a77330e1cf2b55dcaf099Block Operator
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