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 604660 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 604706 epoch_slot_no: 21506 block_no: 604631 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1354 time: 2018-02-10 21:13:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8c328d997706f54a8733b31318b17aa64f59442602e5bad1c550d2509fa4e18dBlock Operator
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