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 8631077 Details
Epoch: 404 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 89596483 epoch_slot_no: 431683 block_no: 8630900 slot_leader_id: 8337953 size: 36111 time: 2023-04-10 21:39:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x97956edb7fc3004da837d539dba3cee7d7fc156f407ab28a4523e99f8e4c3c0dBlock Operator
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