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 601360 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 601406 epoch_slot_no: 18206 block_no: 601331 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1030 time: 2018-02-10 02:53:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf8ce55bb93cfd433723d55e17e0e292bd2a5dd2585d42c32870089c5e48ac50eBlock Operator
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