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 8636489 Details
Epoch: 405 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 89710997 epoch_slot_no: 114197 block_no: 8636312 slot_leader_id: 5030962 size: 24353 time: 2023-04-12 05:28:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3ca1b447533bfa94baacc83e9a632f0701e20baaa8a34fd1df015be3d22921efBlock Operator
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