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 8629177 Details
Epoch: 404 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 89556709 epoch_slot_no: 391909 block_no: 8629000 slot_leader_id: 4571889 size: 16714 time: 2023-04-10 10:36:40 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa72f367be33cd323cf888238ed6f6fc83100d18198e0580279a85fa7d872639bBlock Operator
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