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 8626751 Details
Epoch: 404 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 89506974 epoch_slot_no: 342174 block_no: 8626574 slot_leader_id: 5495880 size: 88534 time: 2023-04-09 20:47:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0da38b48909695075c3c68e1ae1962b0479f05a8ef6b832e54bb81ad93c2a8f4Block Operator
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