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 600344 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 600390 epoch_slot_no: 17190 block_no: 600315 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2018-02-09 21:14:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5c85f42d32f885f917c1b85b78ae865b7fe0c5519314dcc9b48fa6bada85d8c2Block Operator
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