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 8625984 Details
Epoch: 404 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 89490993 epoch_slot_no: 326193 block_no: 8625807 slot_leader_id: 7335667 size: 4691 time: 2023-04-09 16:21:24 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdc0a55ccc4ab6e3ae8651d4f5e9e8912d8810252e035aa790d9c33f048bab847Block Operator
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