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 8633996 Details
Epoch: 405 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 89658722 epoch_slot_no: 61922 block_no: 8633819 slot_leader_id: 6126968 size: 27593 time: 2023-04-11 14:56:53 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa5abc04f27f5fedea5ce10631d4011ff75f14e33822b9b4f2b91d193b7280850Block Operator
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