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 600420 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 600466 epoch_slot_no: 17266 block_no: 600391 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2018-02-09 21:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb146569404683f2bda98a2a482bbac8737525b0616670386929c23dde6f949f3Block Operator
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