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 614768 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 614813 epoch_slot_no: 10013 block_no: 614738 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1030 time: 2018-02-13 05:22:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x24adc9c327e6b1332d00c6786e350a579f2bd7eb2fbe60d332719b000c7041cfBlock Operator
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