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 601915 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 601961 epoch_slot_no: 18761 block_no: 601886 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1026 time: 2018-02-10 05:58:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3ac4cd47d65570f43d49def9a14577cf77f8a3d25ee70b506dc83dedc94713faBlock Operator
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