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 8632460 Details
Epoch: 405 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 89626441 epoch_slot_no: 29641 block_no: 8632283 slot_leader_id: 5030962 size: 24218 time: 2023-04-11 05:58:52 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x561a94b952434144cf06aa923a8bf86a5a8d1f86fb7bd1804428d0fd6abac714Block Operator
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