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 8612695 Details
Epoch: 404 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 89215669 epoch_slot_no: 50869 block_no: 8612518 slot_leader_id: 4556700 size: 36721 time: 2023-04-06 11:52:40 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0064f22fc9c815cd5770edce09f35092fdf77103becfd3043a678476fe0d5820Block Operator
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