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 8612289 Details
Epoch: 404 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 89206849 epoch_slot_no: 42049 block_no: 8612112 slot_leader_id: 7046945 size: 52953 time: 2023-04-06 09:25:40 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xba73c788d4f6d566ff8f42af9a35eae4815adf853f604e08a4d1ddc8924d85e6Block Operator
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