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 8618012 Details
Epoch: 404 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 89325402 epoch_slot_no: 160602 block_no: 8617835 slot_leader_id: 6207674 size: 11081 time: 2023-04-07 18:21:33 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x10563e0d456a9f0ee1d8a955fe8fa4e9e071776d1ecc6fa842596dd01cf2c8d8Block Operator
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