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 8618421 Details
Epoch: 404 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 89333766 epoch_slot_no: 168966 block_no: 8618244 slot_leader_id: 7046986 size: 10103 time: 2023-04-07 20:40:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe0722349f6a7eb23bc6a9f5450a33822f385bfa7252564277032cfe7a3841258Block Operator
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