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 8634375 Details
Epoch: 405 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 89667103 epoch_slot_no: 70303 block_no: 8634198 slot_leader_id: 7581720 size: 23829 time: 2023-04-11 17:16:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbdef47824244ea9581edccd3eca1cf52c50a82b785bb2997d69ae8f70bcbf6c2Block Operator
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