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 614385 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 614430 epoch_slot_no: 9630 block_no: 614355 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1030 time: 2018-02-13 03:14:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0f89a07709394c134075fefa9d1d55e6dde5f7a294d2cb373ea0dcf87ce0ec27Block Operator
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