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 8622201 Details
Epoch: 404 Number of transactions in block: 46 slot_no: 89412502 epoch_slot_no: 247702 block_no: 8622024 slot_leader_id: 5986012 size: 86702 time: 2023-04-08 18:33:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x637cd7fee46a0a8157c16b9d05cf8e4af2f363018b76e2cd42ca9cbd8af4a07eBlock Operator
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