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 8622121 Details
Epoch: 404 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 89410828 epoch_slot_no: 246028 block_no: 8621944 slot_leader_id: 6882915 size: 58995 time: 2023-04-08 18:05:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x11e6890a47102fb40ea3a2d84e950d66be08da26d06fdc811662b60f76924c57Block Operator
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