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 8637561 Details
Epoch: 405 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 89733450 epoch_slot_no: 136650 block_no: 8637384 slot_leader_id: 5616171 size: 75632 time: 2023-04-12 11:42:21 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcb9049898e3ca2a1c7829badd6ab50e084888e885c25c5bd1f6ef0a0d40d57e6Block Operator
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