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 8631911 Details
Epoch: 405 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 89615247 epoch_slot_no: 18447 block_no: 8631734 slot_leader_id: 5982558 size: 88600 time: 2023-04-11 02:52:18 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeb7e89157fdd60038f459f3fc81691f304fff79bf7191a2f0ab0e4ac0cd0a1a7Block Operator
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