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 8616968 Details
Epoch: 404 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 89304922 epoch_slot_no: 140122 block_no: 8616791 slot_leader_id: 4577845 size: 42830 time: 2023-04-07 12:40:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe0640dff03fc4dce551d08461307d5f0d1c8d240b56f416891073520e7522450Block Operator
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