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 8617871 Details
Epoch: 404 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 89322589 epoch_slot_no: 157789 block_no: 8617694 slot_leader_id: 8577576 size: 82591 time: 2023-04-07 17:34:40 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7e0d1f29dfe8d54650d12f1cf23b5dd817953e4560d72634b34b35e0b18db276Block Operator
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