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 602561 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 602607 epoch_slot_no: 19407 block_no: 602532 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1362 time: 2018-02-10 09:33:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd14e2645cd6698492ba4fc8f5199f5f8c0687d2a9fec317dcd7b7d2ad47cbcdaBlock Operator
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