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 8616709 Details
Epoch: 404 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 89299320 epoch_slot_no: 134520 block_no: 8616532 slot_leader_id: 6283026 size: 4569 time: 2023-04-07 11:06:51 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcda7141f407b76120bd2186545ba470c8318ac83551472d7ba31086a23e6ecdcBlock Operator
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