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 8611830 Details
Epoch: 404 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 89197213 epoch_slot_no: 32413 block_no: 8611653 slot_leader_id: 5937950 size: 61036 time: 2023-04-06 06:45:04 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd5a2a3ec1507813aa13e02e6d03e3a96cd2f5dddb0e583a1704a065c0984e8f0Block Operator
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