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 602578 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 602624 epoch_slot_no: 19424 block_no: 602549 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2080 time: 2018-02-10 09:39:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa7292997f229f804e369a12861f7d87892fb0410dfa538e1e132e418a3010631Block Operator
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