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 8632756 Details
Epoch: 405 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 89632521 epoch_slot_no: 35721 block_no: 8632579 slot_leader_id: 4696941 size: 24188 time: 2023-04-11 07:40:12 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0b49e0bb439db37af54b95ad23bef8f2cf401b50b4ea5974c1e6e763aa4f27f3Block Operator
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