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 8625176 Details
Epoch: 404 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 89473973 epoch_slot_no: 309173 block_no: 8624999 slot_leader_id: 4570659 size: 35446 time: 2023-04-09 11:37:44 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xddfabb936dfb893d0d230772fce3e617cac84a876e962fcdf1a80a631a572ac7Block Operator
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