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 8632277 Details
Epoch: 405 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 89622707 epoch_slot_no: 25907 block_no: 8632100 slot_leader_id: 4597776 size: 41655 time: 2023-04-11 04:56:38 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5a360bdc29c0c11070a8b30e814443d2695d48dc4edc5bcb42050f62f0137ab1Block Operator
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