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 8628823 Details
Epoch: 404 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 89549504 epoch_slot_no: 384704 block_no: 8628646 slot_leader_id: 5281457 size: 85222 time: 2023-04-10 08:36:35 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xffcc75c30886d76b3a6d559f0646c0c8e51c79afe61eebea1e6129473c3c8f52Block Operator
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