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 8618247 Details
Epoch: 404 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 89330096 epoch_slot_no: 165296 block_no: 8618070 slot_leader_id: 8590188 size: 88359 time: 2023-04-07 19:39:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5c3ec4641f19bd3b917b3fd1728a10b24f25a211105da692cbd2c7104018dde6Block Operator
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