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 603990 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 604036 epoch_slot_no: 20836 block_no: 603961 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1201 time: 2018-02-10 17:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa88188bfc7dfddba065ecd94b2553ce31322d69ac28fde9f3fbf01534944b913Block Operator
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