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 8620553 Details
Epoch: 404 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 89377214 epoch_slot_no: 212414 block_no: 8620376 slot_leader_id: 5386657 size: 32963 time: 2023-04-08 08:45:05 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xef925dbd13aee1a8f4173d3b158de2f54fba39bde87b30033a1b33e06ad4da8dBlock Operator
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