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 602593 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 602639 epoch_slot_no: 19439 block_no: 602564 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1627 time: 2018-02-10 09:44:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x087fe5e79939efedfaffd7b79dc815e73a82f0616c260e6b55ed605587646734Block Operator
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