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 8629998 Details
Epoch: 404 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 89574268 epoch_slot_no: 409468 block_no: 8629821 slot_leader_id: 5502154 size: 16916 time: 2023-04-10 15:29:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xae3711177d0b315a063c7ce80b6524ff309958cda23258735ad26f7f3595f37eBlock Operator
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