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 8631488 Details
Epoch: 405 Number of transactions in block: 61 slot_no: 89606106 epoch_slot_no: 9306 block_no: 8631311 slot_leader_id: 5609033 size: 88482 time: 2023-04-11 00:19:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3e1423fd8f89df755811e442c91f7eaa3e395f5a67a46ed936bff85ca3c67a2dBlock Operator
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