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 614131 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 614176 epoch_slot_no: 9376 block_no: 614101 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1737 time: 2018-02-13 01:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9babd5183226ece8f7c780e2145de2bdd5af641c5abeb3445b2d2b18e44d59a1Block Operator
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