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 600426 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 600472 epoch_slot_no: 17272 block_no: 600397 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1319 time: 2018-02-09 21:42:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcf092290ff18c3cd2aea9940bb0abd5cff84a8843edb6ae8bf8b0dd1cb2538e9Block Operator
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