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 8631148 Details
Epoch: 405 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 89598440 epoch_slot_no: 1640 block_no: 8630971 slot_leader_id: 7089051 size: 79862 time: 2023-04-10 22:12:11 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf9ac3199b8bba08041f5cf02fc558bd7fa0997b507172d01b18db3286c78d489Block Operator
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