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 602926 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 602972 epoch_slot_no: 19772 block_no: 602897 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1719 time: 2018-02-10 11:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4d95e5a9d1f05572a0a1d2aa23be0265d7d29b8e73fdb10a6e4378fad7d186abBlock Operator
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