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 8626890 Details
Epoch: 404 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 89509710 epoch_slot_no: 344910 block_no: 8626713 slot_leader_id: 4563943 size: 48004 time: 2023-04-09 21:33:21 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7cec2161537f3b9f9b83a163347e4e1ece00447e9c102ce3a3de59c7af9d0bc7Block Operator
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