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 604501 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 604547 epoch_slot_no: 21347 block_no: 604472 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1026 time: 2018-02-10 20:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x184fde06d245656ac4da323999e815ad91f595a29f7576b6f7edd82b919de153Block Operator
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