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 600078 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 600124 epoch_slot_no: 16924 block_no: 600049 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1323 time: 2018-02-09 19:46:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x67cdbc0eaceb7e046c544db0dc396051dcb01565a0a564627cf1364e666ae19dBlock Operator
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