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 601868 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 601914 epoch_slot_no: 18714 block_no: 601839 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1276 time: 2018-02-10 05:42:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x042c861629c4415f35734c55d3c7baf0c7c96010bd625b3aa4d6b913a3ab5faeBlock Operator
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