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 8626468 Details
Epoch: 404 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 89501354 epoch_slot_no: 336554 block_no: 8626291 slot_leader_id: 4731801 size: 8929 time: 2023-04-09 19:14:05 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9e0218bd4aee6cbbcb9fefc8675d39ab5180345b132ddabf681c66c123aa0693Block Operator
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