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 602652 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 602698 epoch_slot_no: 19498 block_no: 602623 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1387 time: 2018-02-10 10:04:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x950e5f8400697f9d1093dc846caccb6cc41796c667e92c9fe26750f1b6ea6e58Block Operator
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