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 606132 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 606177 epoch_slot_no: 1377 block_no: 606102 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1357 time: 2018-02-11 05:23:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xaa83cc24aa7a7f7f797e19e21e4fc002066cbac4b9f3b0855dc74d929a18d3ebBlock Operator
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