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 8629739 Details
Epoch: 404 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 89569057 epoch_slot_no: 404257 block_no: 8629562 slot_leader_id: 5471731 size: 15288 time: 2023-04-10 14:02:28 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2bbf8f5f2b0a482a7851faa8b72859aa7f1a654740515cf930e39f31432aed88Block Operator
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