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 602371 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 602417 epoch_slot_no: 19217 block_no: 602342 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1190 time: 2018-02-10 08:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb272248a602b896c9a7b8dfe4b9d4512107dc94421262eb7a77d2f75beb17da2Block Operator
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