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 604277 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 604323 epoch_slot_no: 21123 block_no: 604248 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1354 time: 2018-02-10 19:05:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x05f1b010f67e931ebf0742ee52b173af80eb7eaa7b8148784143d0a4f6e2d1c2Block Operator
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