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 8633071 Details
Epoch: 405 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 89639083 epoch_slot_no: 42283 block_no: 8632894 slot_leader_id: 4636355 size: 11893 time: 2023-04-11 09:29:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfa9b81cf70f5bcfcfc0065418415d1ff6e0e20c3ba5df5feca20e80ef54f61b4Block Operator
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