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 8618135 Details
Epoch: 404 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 89328001 epoch_slot_no: 163201 block_no: 8617958 slot_leader_id: 4555957 size: 53337 time: 2023-04-07 19:04:52 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe6344e9cfb9629c3d9d44cb2ab041909caa4a038797dfd40f1f92c0292c51a23Block Operator
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