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 8619349 Details
Epoch: 404 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 89352792 epoch_slot_no: 187992 block_no: 8619172 slot_leader_id: 4615400 size: 32751 time: 2023-04-08 01:58:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1eb21b844dfb0acc1d0e38195c11c5e8b5fecd9abee4964cac5afce9b1b68513Block Operator
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