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 601412 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 601458 epoch_slot_no: 18258 block_no: 601383 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1844 time: 2018-02-10 03:10:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x166064501b94e554d89db20f3a2821991eabf3e8effd38aae5f3004e00dfc2c0Block Operator
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