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 601440 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 601486 epoch_slot_no: 18286 block_no: 601411 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1750 time: 2018-02-10 03:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xff349c20e1c9577500139ef41c7a6577170b7770b68069c4421b0b2d56124c6eBlock Operator
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