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 601900 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 601946 epoch_slot_no: 18746 block_no: 601871 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1358 time: 2018-02-10 05:53:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcbc7c55223e6ce24413b799db099a9c91ae7e5aed7c339cb5957e7468a277f43Block Operator
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