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 614356 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 614401 epoch_slot_no: 9601 block_no: 614326 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1280 time: 2018-02-13 03:05:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5c7188a1b583baded31006ad54a6d2765f650afe550e5797624de448f94a5f10Block Operator
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