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 8618314 Details
Epoch: 404 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 89331727 epoch_slot_no: 166927 block_no: 8618137 slot_leader_id: 7335667 size: 14806 time: 2023-04-07 20:06:58 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa720c718ba7f48eabb9d444813f769542f9fc5de143f39b9d5bbbace0b64e18cBlock Operator
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