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 602782 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 602828 epoch_slot_no: 19628 block_no: 602753 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1354 time: 2018-02-10 10:47:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x46d3aa31124d0542a47774f26274ff34c0044fe9688d7e6dd83047cf72900d51Block Operator
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