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 8629057 Details
Epoch: 404 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 89554393 epoch_slot_no: 389593 block_no: 8628880 slot_leader_id: 7046648 size: 80833 time: 2023-04-10 09:58:04 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd85ff62f203e384bfb99742e6889fbe8689bd676a855fc84f651402bf4193d55Block Operator
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