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 8634704 Details
Epoch: 405 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 89674225 epoch_slot_no: 77425 block_no: 8634527 slot_leader_id: 5386194 size: 75015 time: 2023-04-11 19:15:16 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3f56f22f550c351cf19ae00ca2bf8404ebc3fe2e5c9ee3d1faea05c25baf3bfeBlock Operator
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