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 600489 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 600535 epoch_slot_no: 17335 block_no: 600460 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2439 time: 2018-02-09 22:03:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc488e2e1b70463cca1aa8eaca0fee4ca4641a94704a119bf9c958554fbbe0960Block Operator
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