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 8629746 Details
Epoch: 404 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 89569178 epoch_slot_no: 404378 block_no: 8629569 slot_leader_id: 7046459 size: 9568 time: 2023-04-10 14:04:29 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf81f866a5167cfef774554da38203c7be03e0da7a253cb077bb9b29e247f8e5cBlock Operator
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