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 614894 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 614939 epoch_slot_no: 10139 block_no: 614864 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1387 time: 2018-02-13 06:04:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4b3664d81d6196e4cd7809a1cbb1777c5ad6f5cc8f5a17727e5f0137ba706249Block Operator
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