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 8616033 Details
Epoch: 404 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 89285735 epoch_slot_no: 120935 block_no: 8615856 slot_leader_id: 5680800 size: 18187 time: 2023-04-07 07:20:26 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1de12e3d0d7c3a442f7f82e78d946f0c993f4934697b61956f6e2f265f76cf15Block Operator
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