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 601592 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 601638 epoch_slot_no: 18438 block_no: 601563 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1026 time: 2018-02-10 04:10:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9e398dd91cf1a7d2778f2588daf9531427fadeea6d51b0d342d9338482124390Block Operator
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