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 8617453 Details
Epoch: 404 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 89314152 epoch_slot_no: 149352 block_no: 8617276 slot_leader_id: 7557874 size: 9560 time: 2023-04-07 15:14:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0e359a89f9c8f39b2347d150163e4edaf148016e4255e14b47bb0d44bbb5e369Block Operator
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