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 8631965 Details
Epoch: 405 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 89616298 epoch_slot_no: 19498 block_no: 8631788 slot_leader_id: 7046986 size: 49496 time: 2023-04-11 03:09:49 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4c46855f8334c5c2058dedf00ed2c7707169d89d06633e9531c6aa1f6c18ee15Block Operator
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