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 601261 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 601307 epoch_slot_no: 18107 block_no: 601232 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2077 time: 2018-02-10 02:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd738eaa28b73014ea2301047070d23c80e62c54f76e336e3262d30292dc3d11fBlock Operator
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