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 8626846 Details
Epoch: 404 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 89508966 epoch_slot_no: 344166 block_no: 8626669 slot_leader_id: 4586341 size: 46639 time: 2023-04-09 21:20:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x407cf3392207f984aac2e6651291a1fd8e412c8f6c272843dee8f3fa1f512758Block Operator
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