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 8618649 Details
Epoch: 404 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 89338178 epoch_slot_no: 173378 block_no: 8618472 slot_leader_id: 4595335 size: 10533 time: 2023-04-07 21:54:29 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7769fd86353f21d81ad58c4c732c1c9cde90ab687c5c77849f2b6375f2f020c1Block Operator
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