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 8614562 Details
Epoch: 404 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 89255197 epoch_slot_no: 90397 block_no: 8614385 slot_leader_id: 4571889 size: 6652 time: 2023-04-06 22:51:28 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xadbb015d540e21bd07e7a767d1d25a935c49dc05048b637019b42de90693f9e9Block Operator
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