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 8617561 Details
Epoch: 404 Number of transactions in block: 51 slot_no: 89316536 epoch_slot_no: 151736 block_no: 8617384 slot_leader_id: 5653679 size: 88671 time: 2023-04-07 15:53:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x88e8bdc2266577c97340a719e6c978703b42de72aa93a3022485336d1117d3f6Block Operator
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