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 8632673 Details
Epoch: 405 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 89631056 epoch_slot_no: 34256 block_no: 8632496 slot_leader_id: 7417958 size: 27709 time: 2023-04-11 07:15:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x97d464410a41ea1a97ec020fc9fce0a33aa71660c80afedd8aa96503cf549beeBlock Operator
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