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 602144 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 602190 epoch_slot_no: 18990 block_no: 602115 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1362 time: 2018-02-10 07:14:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x694bd5346e2121d3f9210b242f6527e399bc09e191b8b963070c22dee69d4d1fBlock Operator
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