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 8614824 Details
Epoch: 404 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 89260482 epoch_slot_no: 95682 block_no: 8614647 slot_leader_id: 4558590 size: 61490 time: 2023-04-07 00:19:33 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd0981e9975bbc145f001c0ebd0095f9361545ff22e76a568d2b79d195b245234Block Operator
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