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 8612185 Details
Epoch: 404 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 89204911 epoch_slot_no: 40111 block_no: 8612008 slot_leader_id: 7779710 size: 11799 time: 2023-04-06 08:53:22 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3aeaee4cffc40c88ea52a32def046fb4ebc8838ef252b0d522d368c86ca08cf1Block Operator
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