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 614766 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 614811 epoch_slot_no: 10011 block_no: 614736 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1383 time: 2018-02-13 05:21:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x70511bc02f9b5ad78ccc9be2e8a6e70afbe3c42da7ea56d556cf0e07c3d9f492Block Operator
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