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 8628669 Details
Epoch: 404 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 89546536 epoch_slot_no: 381736 block_no: 8628492 slot_leader_id: 4556117 size: 9258 time: 2023-04-10 07:47:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1d3f8c0a03620029fb796e0259bd5778d66b4898e8cc19105e3808bfc644301bBlock Operator
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