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 8637243 Details
Epoch: 405 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 89726910 epoch_slot_no: 130110 block_no: 8637066 slot_leader_id: 8484583 size: 4867 time: 2023-04-12 09:53:21 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfae841584548a0484707e8d2d06a7a85144001907d21d8f68d6dcd0b565df029Block Operator
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