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 614553 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 614598 epoch_slot_no: 9798 block_no: 614523 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1705 time: 2018-02-13 04:10:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa6a8a30dc410423a37dcc5829cf1435609f1c3d95ffc8c6e5d3b5d701e0a2417Block Operator
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