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 8628218 Details
Epoch: 404 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 89537166 epoch_slot_no: 372366 block_no: 8628041 slot_leader_id: 7335667 size: 1729 time: 2023-04-10 05:10:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe0bf8966b2fe5af95e17abf4136c157ba49f404fe31c467ae30f0069c80c19f1Block Operator
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