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 601146 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 601192 epoch_slot_no: 17992 block_no: 601117 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1030 time: 2018-02-10 01:42:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x374b26608440ffd5c316d219bc7716aa637b655f1512419943bae2225b7e2615Block Operator
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