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 8620830 Details
Epoch: 404 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 89383262 epoch_slot_no: 218462 block_no: 8620653 slot_leader_id: 5003953 size: 59450 time: 2023-04-08 10:25:53 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdd7e1c8d52ce796417bcc4f4deccdb667105a334f9dcf7d9bcf01dfd17e4bc21Block Operator
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