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 8621517 Details
Epoch: 404 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 89397956 epoch_slot_no: 233156 block_no: 8621340 slot_leader_id: 5159587 size: 39936 time: 2023-04-08 14:30:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3d6a60b246827b4493a48472a99a8958cad21a9c1e1bac6bbacd5a71965a17a8Block Operator
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