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 614777 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 614822 epoch_slot_no: 10022 block_no: 614747 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1205 time: 2018-02-13 05:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x727c025c90a2d6aa85e16ebd200d5d51796ab7646b9dded689a0335f95788375Block Operator
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