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 601058 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 601104 epoch_slot_no: 17904 block_no: 601029 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1362 time: 2018-02-10 01:12:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3d5b1753a85aed2c9e19d43c4cd8bb109c50340fc9b08666808a6f60b5ef1f76Block Operator
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