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 8617045 Details
Epoch: 404 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 89306241 epoch_slot_no: 141441 block_no: 8616868 slot_leader_id: 4731801 size: 24209 time: 2023-04-07 13:02:12 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7f5da6a83ed7ce0e9faa860786184fc855219f0a99fdc31d660123ceb90e54abBlock Operator
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