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 601492 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 601538 epoch_slot_no: 18338 block_no: 601463 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1194 time: 2018-02-10 03:37:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2ffb17358eb2381e4f1ce1cdeb6ee0fff8284d1b50d9f94f5b9d3dd0b5de6544Block Operator
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