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 604943 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 604988 epoch_slot_no: 188 block_no: 604913 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1385 time: 2018-02-10 22:47:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x05228be150a78e048de54103bce8a8adc7f3a19467cbe251eae085f42a8a7041Block Operator
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