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 601165 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 601211 epoch_slot_no: 18011 block_no: 601136 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2270 time: 2018-02-10 01:48:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa0f8b5275db5a2d7dba0f765ec7f86f87312e4a062a08d909c2ae4dfc0b79a82Block Operator
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