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 8627970 Details
Epoch: 404 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 89532495 epoch_slot_no: 367695 block_no: 8627793 slot_leader_id: 6456084 size: 34482 time: 2023-04-10 03:53:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdae85822eae9b94d5f21332ab49a5bce9cf18a9e9cdb2fde85b6f8083cdd1900Block Operator
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