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 8618593 Details
Epoch: 404 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 89337097 epoch_slot_no: 172297 block_no: 8618416 slot_leader_id: 4621417 size: 63686 time: 2023-04-07 21:36:28 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xea993412eb5d89bb7ea3c11621390c85d127792b4a76146b258be44aab34f99aBlock Operator
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