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 8626591 Details
Epoch: 404 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 89503949 epoch_slot_no: 339149 block_no: 8626414 slot_leader_id: 5530107 size: 49527 time: 2023-04-09 19:57:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x46a3c133c5d5e6d318a52738e359082c738661fba033b2e8ff52a01e3e0aef89Block Operator
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