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 8634447 Details
Epoch: 405 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 89668633 epoch_slot_no: 71833 block_no: 8634270 slot_leader_id: 5643662 size: 53434 time: 2023-04-11 17:42:04 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa805a34f872ad48b1793e26c919d270881f9676452c9076e9e945e519bbd1c55Block Operator
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