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 603887 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 603933 epoch_slot_no: 20733 block_no: 603858 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1929 time: 2018-02-10 16:55:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe384eab1ae21ffd29d0da2aebde2d93edcfa4c2e20f14322f30651ac18d3f683Block Operator
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