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 8613682 Details
Epoch: 404 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 89236582 epoch_slot_no: 71782 block_no: 8613505 slot_leader_id: 5023567 size: 20884 time: 2023-04-06 17:41:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb0d7aa13267e41652669bc7390e4ad280db38faa9e108b60697b9f51e352d474Block Operator
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