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 8630508 Details
Epoch: 404 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 89585000 epoch_slot_no: 420200 block_no: 8630331 slot_leader_id: 6498793 size: 52639 time: 2023-04-10 18:28:11 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xceedd31a45dc047322e9f4463be6442623e8ed2baa70febd56be6d3656e9af80Block Operator
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