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 8634976 Details
Epoch: 405 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 89679900 epoch_slot_no: 83100 block_no: 8634799 slot_leader_id: 5616274 size: 77573 time: 2023-04-11 20:49:51 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdd50a73d702a7f31bd7515a84dfde47d1404e3d5b93bee0ea9f2526383abf99bBlock Operator
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