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 8616974 Details
Epoch: 404 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 89305026 epoch_slot_no: 140226 block_no: 8616797 slot_leader_id: 4558758 size: 24512 time: 2023-04-07 12:41:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x052090d109497fceaad7197346ab5b82f20dd3b63dbca87d4ad48539abaf7a22Block Operator
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