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 8617003 Details
Epoch: 404 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 89305524 epoch_slot_no: 140724 block_no: 8616826 slot_leader_id: 6382157 size: 18540 time: 2023-04-07 12:50:15 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x45b8ceafc64c3664c0eebacdab9963aa12afeb3b4f2e5b77857f18324e8eca07Block Operator
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