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 8622693 Details
Epoch: 404 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 89422595 epoch_slot_no: 257795 block_no: 8622516 slot_leader_id: 6396133 size: 35406 time: 2023-04-08 21:21:26 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x120527b7b2a48ffa6e8ecd4dd2652e45b8bfb3317616b59e964914baf177654eBlock Operator
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