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 8617158 Details
Epoch: 404 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 89308285 epoch_slot_no: 143485 block_no: 8616981 slot_leader_id: 5512673 size: 18875 time: 2023-04-07 13:36:16 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1b8904d0d0976fa64d9a474af43263edfd1f414bf3e85e2f5cb77e6f2f922369Block Operator
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