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 602387 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 602433 epoch_slot_no: 19233 block_no: 602358 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1715 time: 2018-02-10 08:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb44d4e9b6e588498b024ecc50ff1ff219e18788f8cd4cc9ce27e1df990fc5b64Block Operator
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