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 602101 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 602147 epoch_slot_no: 18947 block_no: 602072 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1305 time: 2018-02-10 07:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7f927fad002b8b3a8a1a6b8430aab053ecc66abbcaa8e59e36229f2aa911ad70Block Operator
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