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 600053 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 600099 epoch_slot_no: 16899 block_no: 600024 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 987 time: 2018-02-09 19:37:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcaebfffee09c2f20301b1bae15f2dd21e04bf7b69efe6c32a03801be97b4a3d0Block Operator
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