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 601290 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 601336 epoch_slot_no: 18136 block_no: 601261 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1739 time: 2018-02-10 02:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3fed336c5e6bbf4d4ed6a5108f73a9ecc7a814e5daaea39ba50b3a4557d7966fBlock Operator
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