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 8631291 Details
Epoch: 405 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 89601463 epoch_slot_no: 4663 block_no: 8631114 slot_leader_id: 6248308 size: 87086 time: 2023-04-10 23:02:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb0c9551240a7a1a6a269bea67fda7d121abb0e8a18f430a6ad407b625b68a442Block Operator
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