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 602667 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 602713 epoch_slot_no: 19513 block_no: 602638 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1370 time: 2018-02-10 10:09:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x745a1919f144b9765df1572ea2bd11c1bf4dad99f04a0be6bf2e881df39b6cdaBlock Operator
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