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 601605 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 601651 epoch_slot_no: 18451 block_no: 601576 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1026 time: 2018-02-10 04:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x695110873df09e47989c2b793c6f10f498915afc943b62760e17f0b18563a99cBlock Operator
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