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 8620585 Details
Epoch: 404 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 89377803 epoch_slot_no: 213003 block_no: 8620408 slot_leader_id: 6600591 size: 43398 time: 2023-04-08 08:54:54 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x205d8dcf709f30c9928a6bcd7bee3e0038448d3dcb01a72397dcc7deae78dd0cBlock Operator
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