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 8625797 Details
Epoch: 404 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 89487258 epoch_slot_no: 322458 block_no: 8625620 slot_leader_id: 4563943 size: 8344 time: 2023-04-09 15:19:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2cd7eac486437acda28737c05aaa381fbab4cda7eb49ee4116a8218a313e05c1Block Operator
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