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 8621474 Details
Epoch: 404 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 89397002 epoch_slot_no: 232202 block_no: 8621297 slot_leader_id: 4556120 size: 26371 time: 2023-04-08 14:14:53 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x86a74692ac09e8e4731d83c26d763b869b1f1af28fd3158e64c79f9f227dc29cBlock Operator
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