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 8630608 Details
Epoch: 404 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 89586925 epoch_slot_no: 422125 block_no: 8630431 slot_leader_id: 4610095 size: 53208 time: 2023-04-10 19:00:16 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9c03ef50de93c3a6a706a163b4d1b896f096626738fe4f8667e7712c7c57103eBlock Operator
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