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 8612784 Details
Epoch: 404 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 89217747 epoch_slot_no: 52947 block_no: 8612607 slot_leader_id: 7046511 size: 40914 time: 2023-04-06 12:27:18 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7f64b9d8f3b9ac744fac8b7b82adc6772d7a299f9d1528ee5503d33e2f38e541Block Operator
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