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 8633479 Details
Epoch: 405 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 89647665 epoch_slot_no: 50865 block_no: 8633302 slot_leader_id: 8047028 size: 22138 time: 2023-04-11 11:52:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd0b2f006e6357f80e8ced364f092ceab21f7e5d751543e06bbfbeb17ff654fd4Block Operator
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