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 600112 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 600158 epoch_slot_no: 16958 block_no: 600083 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1319 time: 2018-02-09 19:57:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcccd18e1410fdf01113acd99a7e3fd3d9232e79c2494a9f7713d5bd2155eb323Block Operator
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