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 8624679 Details
Epoch: 404 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 89463241 epoch_slot_no: 298441 block_no: 8624502 slot_leader_id: 5040184 size: 14844 time: 2023-04-09 08:38:52 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x81c1175ee51fc4fa34c38bbba1853e2d2c8aa33e4d9543c2ca88dc78f11f9f68Block Operator
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