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 8618912 Details
Epoch: 404 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 89343886 epoch_slot_no: 179086 block_no: 8618735 slot_leader_id: 4555884 size: 11068 time: 2023-04-07 23:29:37 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x43ed862251e268c61d9e88bd3f2166032e9b90c55a0e86ca5b3d2eb052613bf0Block Operator
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