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 8631501 Details
Epoch: 405 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 89606377 epoch_slot_no: 9577 block_no: 8631324 slot_leader_id: 5264753 size: 59601 time: 2023-04-11 00:24:28 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbf4af3b7c4053dc9ed33a4937d2cf182307426760eb7be22a028e7a090d4a573Block Operator
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