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 8628370 Details
Epoch: 404 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 89540155 epoch_slot_no: 375355 block_no: 8628193 slot_leader_id: 5653679 size: 27816 time: 2023-04-10 06:00:46 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4eed66452090c46e2947e680e5004810dc518f53a0e6f55fa9dcafa4526839d4Block Operator
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