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 614372 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 614417 epoch_slot_no: 9617 block_no: 614342 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1366 time: 2018-02-13 03:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa3526d45833843a17c95659a871471e4a0132fac56fd3f748b39edb0c7280e23Block Operator
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