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 8637823 Details
Epoch: 405 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 89738358 epoch_slot_no: 141558 block_no: 8637646 slot_leader_id: 4605544 size: 24444 time: 2023-04-12 13:04:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x39bd4e8c18a8860d27bd051db453e0c34e26a91dbd0f4959f09bb135c1920a24Block Operator
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