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 8627849 Details
Epoch: 404 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 89529847 epoch_slot_no: 365047 block_no: 8627672 slot_leader_id: 4649134 size: 37857 time: 2023-04-10 03:08:58 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa58f04d624489c5bd31e7b98aea8bda866bb2ed4a0f23ebced15362d3d8eeff0Block Operator
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