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 100602 Details
Epoch: 4 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 100625 epoch_slot_no: 14225 block_no: 100596 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 994 time: 2017-10-17 04:46:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x544f79737768e875da4101974b27113a2ac618826bf5475ffb84be6bfcf3871cBlock Operator
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