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 8618592 Details
Epoch: 404 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 89337082 epoch_slot_no: 172282 block_no: 8618415 slot_leader_id: 4559018 size: 86391 time: 2023-04-07 21:36:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x22cf84dd18e193e6ae0703f9d2bf60ef16b5c1872525f69d21bc38237e2fc0c3Block Operator
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