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 8619234 Details
Epoch: 404 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 89350186 epoch_slot_no: 185386 block_no: 8619057 slot_leader_id: 5038629 size: 42833 time: 2023-04-08 01:14:37 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x348ccfbe5ef8639e6163bd0446c77e3982c6f778ae8b01bac5586daaa2d1d69fBlock Operator
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