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 602175 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 602221 epoch_slot_no: 19021 block_no: 602146 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2096 time: 2018-02-10 07:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa57347bb04bf4a91d7d55112f934a831f5ddb2ffdde6e4e678fe23ed0d610363Block Operator
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