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 8633872 Details
Epoch: 405 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 89656309 epoch_slot_no: 59509 block_no: 8633695 slot_leader_id: 4841475 size: 80654 time: 2023-04-11 14:16:40 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x524f63d89426a8e496767ee4393e30c94069b5c5a5e8c61eb2a187e94121efb0Block Operator
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