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 8616167 Details
Epoch: 404 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 89288710 epoch_slot_no: 123910 block_no: 8615990 slot_leader_id: 4700074 size: 62820 time: 2023-04-07 08:10:01 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x41a114c68c194d5978f791e9bc7c216364f32ebcba6d5323ba1e9d5fcda1bcb9Block Operator
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