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 8626977 Details
Epoch: 404 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 89511434 epoch_slot_no: 346634 block_no: 8626800 slot_leader_id: 6979772 size: 33461 time: 2023-04-09 22:02:05 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x900e0f13ff239f89639f5ebf12f1eb0d769bb9a258714eeaeb12d12162c71cf2Block Operator
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