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 8618305 Details
Epoch: 404 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 89331536 epoch_slot_no: 166736 block_no: 8618128 slot_leader_id: 4584155 size: 79665 time: 2023-04-07 20:03:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x69dbff3dd67ff06a5101193a6ca9f63854e7f48404091425838aca71f8eb52b0Block Operator
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