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 604382 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 604428 epoch_slot_no: 21228 block_no: 604353 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1381 time: 2018-02-10 19:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1e0360efd39c886d8d243a0c118f5f6a12d17d7f97ad47c1b50e7b5d8c19671dBlock Operator
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