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 8618583 Details
Epoch: 404 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 89336919 epoch_slot_no: 172119 block_no: 8618406 slot_leader_id: 6999500 size: 35786 time: 2023-04-07 21:33:30 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x53fc145634afe2c12fd6748b29a5209aece3d3cbbb2d11aecf40306e60d136beBlock Operator
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