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 614146 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 614191 epoch_slot_no: 9391 block_no: 614116 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2629 time: 2018-02-13 01:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xee2dfc643b8dbf20598ecf7c141b8353af63bff1e770f28c71e9fe663fd3f9d5Block Operator
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