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 604256 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 604302 epoch_slot_no: 21102 block_no: 604227 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2427 time: 2018-02-10 18:58:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x75832695302c56534f8fd3e81fb7ac226411f4b8508f459de5a2233f84d474cdBlock Operator
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