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 8617705 Details
Epoch: 404 Number of transactions in block: 60 slot_no: 89319513 epoch_slot_no: 154713 block_no: 8617528 slot_leader_id: 7005759 size: 86860 time: 2023-04-07 16:43:24 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x74d8069b7c6e1db604627ac98889847c1073a16647f1bd931113dd92028467f8Block Operator
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