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 602984 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 603030 epoch_slot_no: 19830 block_no: 602955 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1744 time: 2018-02-10 11:54:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa30b70355b761f26e3ddc79b0f2512d398938cd5a18ff157de39df0fc132f8faBlock Operator
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