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 600604 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 600650 epoch_slot_no: 17450 block_no: 600575 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1362 time: 2018-02-09 22:41:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xea779c5da1099628f136afc4f10c03f274d27ab847522de7b385e006c2f78b6cBlock Operator
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