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 8632696 Details
Epoch: 405 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 89631456 epoch_slot_no: 34656 block_no: 8632519 slot_leader_id: 7685981 size: 88490 time: 2023-04-11 07:22:27 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x64f41a95b9662917feba26bdc8b5a182b0de67a63298f44eae2d0dad1acddf73Block Operator
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