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 8623462 Details
Epoch: 404 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 89438523 epoch_slot_no: 273723 block_no: 8623285 slot_leader_id: 4700074 size: 26755 time: 2023-04-09 01:46:54 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa796ca2378163c40270573e5ab214e2cf91fd88e6e1e999f32c007613ee7ccd3Block Operator
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