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 8630208 Details
Epoch: 404 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 89578998 epoch_slot_no: 414198 block_no: 8630031 slot_leader_id: 5352598 size: 48641 time: 2023-04-10 16:48:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x352a49f915d9224ee4f6029dcb4abb22c1a7a3a1e7c2815dadc0a1616ea1e1f5Block Operator
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