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 8622807 Details
Epoch: 404 Number of transactions in block: 53 slot_no: 89425330 epoch_slot_no: 260530 block_no: 8622630 slot_leader_id: 5325312 size: 84585 time: 2023-04-08 22:07:01 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe0fbc0d8c07add9a4c46a5c6256f0146dee9f8d20a1bf1df97f93fd4d42e8822Block Operator
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