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 8612257 Details
Epoch: 404 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 89206216 epoch_slot_no: 41416 block_no: 8612080 slot_leader_id: 4700074 size: 80606 time: 2023-04-06 09:15:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4809c98e33865d7f11794e803b23e0026eb6ec573fb85eaeff1f0dc57c3d4b86Block Operator
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