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 8614493 Details
Epoch: 404 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 89253599 epoch_slot_no: 88799 block_no: 8614316 slot_leader_id: 6531556 size: 2202 time: 2023-04-06 22:24:50 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x24b8553977bdefc75d3c295dbfacb1c1a630f1d44877570d1f86431033c0bcc0Block Operator
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