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 604176 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 604222 epoch_slot_no: 21022 block_no: 604147 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2072 time: 2018-02-10 18:32:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbae1075d8b61d4db7c3f2aee4c9bf394d86a7539b67c5e3e040061055a117626Block Operator
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