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 603979 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 604025 epoch_slot_no: 20825 block_no: 603950 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1026 time: 2018-02-10 17:26:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd3a175377a5ecde1194bdb592649d65b4e53bb1ff06405890abe5cdf4eadc0a1Block Operator
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