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 8625267 Details
Epoch: 404 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 89475801 epoch_slot_no: 311001 block_no: 8625090 slot_leader_id: 6869882 size: 7942 time: 2023-04-09 12:08:12 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xac75961a86934748199f91c92015ed61fc7f0f12ead05cf5fd43814d8fdd0348Block Operator
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