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 8626595 Details
Epoch: 404 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 89503992 epoch_slot_no: 339192 block_no: 8626418 slot_leader_id: 8484583 size: 69386 time: 2023-04-09 19:58:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x40a902371d9068ae4f4a3aeda739a93a49b7ac93fff19903ba730351c5d5bfe0Block Operator
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