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 8629516 Details
Epoch: 404 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 89564245 epoch_slot_no: 399445 block_no: 8629339 slot_leader_id: 8361216 size: 36435 time: 2023-04-10 12:42:16 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9bf8b98fb254115fb3ce519a9cf782ea8f92c52b653b95aee805895e78325fecBlock Operator
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