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 614132 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 614177 epoch_slot_no: 9377 block_no: 614102 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1568 time: 2018-02-13 01:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0e70f5b250152af75dc9f3bfbf049e8cd2c7dc381df2e2cf5153a0ded6db6467Block Operator
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