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 8629538 Details
Epoch: 404 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 89564533 epoch_slot_no: 399733 block_no: 8629361 slot_leader_id: 8281579 size: 9747 time: 2023-04-10 12:47:04 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x33a9fc2ba863cc4aa6ac3ef589e202187f89ba6e62f5ba13aba6b1f8dcbe0ebfBlock Operator
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