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 604097 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 604143 epoch_slot_no: 20943 block_no: 604068 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1370 time: 2018-02-10 18:05:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5eb2de2a20cd3bfd753d5c5ba5826918e4f64d7d1f4c058a0ff2358cf8c4af64Block Operator
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