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 8616539 Details
Epoch: 404 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 89296160 epoch_slot_no: 131360 block_no: 8616362 slot_leader_id: 5679081 size: 19745 time: 2023-04-07 10:14:11 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x557cd9b58aff55fa2bfbf5003d1f98e830d34d8e8dc42666050868c45d227224Block Operator
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