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 601978 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 602024 epoch_slot_no: 18824 block_no: 601949 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1026 time: 2018-02-10 06:19:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x70bb05164373874ea86a82d7f530bb5b27b3ef3a82879526a49a03e3798a989cBlock Operator
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