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 8626129 Details
Epoch: 404 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 89494118 epoch_slot_no: 329318 block_no: 8625952 slot_leader_id: 4587628 size: 54830 time: 2023-04-09 17:13:29 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xba0fd14d8589af338a44b965cc48500774f806707cda4dd7e32e5a7172e651c8Block Operator
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