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 8618457 Details
Epoch: 404 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 89334460 epoch_slot_no: 169660 block_no: 8618280 slot_leader_id: 6803882 size: 9862 time: 2023-04-07 20:52:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4aff0971bfd20031cb24ea3e862c98a9891fa2011dc51bc3ef20d42bfb958a75Block Operator
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