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 8616458 Details
Epoch: 404 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 89294485 epoch_slot_no: 129685 block_no: 8616281 slot_leader_id: 7046639 size: 45202 time: 2023-04-07 09:46:16 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x00bfdddeb5df2f71e50972dcbb596f62bfbb6e7cdcd89b6ae3d997b580f7e77bBlock Operator
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