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 8624259 Details
Epoch: 404 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 89455439 epoch_slot_no: 290639 block_no: 8624082 slot_leader_id: 4614296 size: 42509 time: 2023-04-09 06:28:50 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd088e0c2ac42092aefb574a8106c14fc7b172e230332f7d6523d3a29c17a70c8Block Operator
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