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 8629639 Details
Epoch: 404 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 89567023 epoch_slot_no: 402223 block_no: 8629462 slot_leader_id: 8409382 size: 19792 time: 2023-04-10 13:28:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x982ba98fe1639b56a54c9d44b268c14e09a08ba6f60952c57e1fe788d6dba036Block Operator
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