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 8631300 Details
Epoch: 405 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 89601626 epoch_slot_no: 4826 block_no: 8631123 slot_leader_id: 7046709 size: 24762 time: 2023-04-10 23:05:17 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7c5f739e893e3d598e0a9f9d503d16b04599490f34979fba5f18425e6eee9242Block Operator
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