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 8621982 Details
Epoch: 404 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 89408103 epoch_slot_no: 243303 block_no: 8621805 slot_leader_id: 4655981 size: 42386 time: 2023-04-08 17:19:54 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4c5bf55f958decd3ee9f62c92f535f6354211530910982ae1a2cdc368fe423adBlock Operator
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