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 8612196 Details
Epoch: 404 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 89205116 epoch_slot_no: 40316 block_no: 8612019 slot_leader_id: 7376972 size: 21817 time: 2023-04-06 08:56:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0028980686b0577e48c74c9f76675a2ab39d7cbd33f4685e531b5f32f0117f9dBlock Operator
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