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 602401 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 602447 epoch_slot_no: 19247 block_no: 602372 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1020 time: 2018-02-10 08:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x06f91723339c2fcc3ee29ca7f615f9f49e65fd539490f258a1918ba7537f1629Block Operator
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