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 603915 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 603961 epoch_slot_no: 20761 block_no: 603886 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1818 time: 2018-02-10 17:05:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x01bb634b1284d87401ba675afac767b6e896fcb87d1f1177bcaf64ff609ef1d2Block Operator
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