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 602710 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 602756 epoch_slot_no: 19556 block_no: 602681 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2077 time: 2018-02-10 10:23:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x39301285ff16bc8c60561a7fb76c12e59c0a5e828e49e953368b3df713440732Block Operator
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