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 8630790 Details
Epoch: 404 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 89590284 epoch_slot_no: 425484 block_no: 8630613 slot_leader_id: 6869882 size: 22542 time: 2023-04-10 19:56:15 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x58e84634ffa0169825443c83cbadfd8239fc6028b7fd5d9ec6645100b2f516b9Block Operator
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