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 8633730 Details
Epoch: 405 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 89653395 epoch_slot_no: 56595 block_no: 8633553 slot_leader_id: 8047028 size: 88923 time: 2023-04-11 13:28:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfd5c80079b5fa79b1c1db85f838b6895c9d2343bde7abd49c37fe69b53d2eaa1Block Operator
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