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 8629768 Details
Epoch: 404 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 89569572 epoch_slot_no: 404772 block_no: 8629591 slot_leader_id: 4841475 size: 62272 time: 2023-04-10 14:11:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4056046f7b58024effb21abc4a9492463120de071869e0df4e943c9ec0bf95b7Block Operator
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