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 8614143 Details
Epoch: 404 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 89246172 epoch_slot_no: 81372 block_no: 8613966 slot_leader_id: 8316498 size: 9089 time: 2023-04-06 20:21:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9b0be985989887c4e8e6e4b7b12e2472547e7fb44a7a48185e7c335ae6e3b4faBlock Operator
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