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 8633253 Details
Epoch: 405 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 89643083 epoch_slot_no: 46283 block_no: 8633076 slot_leader_id: 5253100 size: 65634 time: 2023-04-11 10:36:14 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4cc64db73bb527f4b97cce99524e1a059958bbbafd7dc0b85ee663edab47fffbBlock Operator
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