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 8618397 Details
Epoch: 404 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 89333325 epoch_slot_no: 168525 block_no: 8618220 slot_leader_id: 5959284 size: 68624 time: 2023-04-07 20:33:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x81538d6ba8ed4668bd01b0625b54ef5e46be48025cb4204a7e469c4589576424Block Operator
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