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 8619907 Details
Epoch: 404 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 89363844 epoch_slot_no: 199044 block_no: 8619730 slot_leader_id: 8306498 size: 11407 time: 2023-04-08 05:02:15 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x54b24c96e45d68d4609d643b8d26d5a0fa7c1ad0f8dfa2878539d217384c669cBlock Operator
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