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 8633981 Details
Epoch: 405 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 89658463 epoch_slot_no: 61663 block_no: 8633804 slot_leader_id: 4580757 size: 10301 time: 2023-04-11 14:52:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x919b86dfc7f305030838e2f1f9267de2f6efdeaa6ab1e48480d7f73954acd3bbBlock Operator
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