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 8613033 Details
Epoch: 404 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 89223139 epoch_slot_no: 58339 block_no: 8612856 slot_leader_id: 7046945 size: 14266 time: 2023-04-06 13:57:10 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdbc586fc6c50fed66656b0e42995d6d8948e6dafd58b052be051d5945fe9a7c6Block Operator
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