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 8630828 Details
Epoch: 404 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 89591113 epoch_slot_no: 426313 block_no: 8630651 slot_leader_id: 4575720 size: 53815 time: 2023-04-10 20:10:04 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7c1d2d84a716c48802130f334ce6bed677b8e68aa629baac5c25e7fe65715589Block Operator
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