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 601982 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 602028 epoch_slot_no: 18828 block_no: 601953 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2083 time: 2018-02-10 06:20:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0687e5bc1a763d23f1f3499ea61a5e8646bb9ff7179f48e19c173a81b036f7b7Block Operator
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