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 604676 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 604722 epoch_slot_no: 21522 block_no: 604647 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1354 time: 2018-02-10 21:18:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe4ee7b1724777eb45e08aebf809a8a2d101e6f620bcc0e3420c836168a21e8ddBlock Operator
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