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 8638011 Details
Epoch: 405 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 89742238 epoch_slot_no: 145438 block_no: 8637834 slot_leader_id: 6999500 size: 83536 time: 2023-04-12 14:08:49 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4562b269b08f17099ecdd840663b0b49750d50f1aed53215ec97a55610748e2bBlock Operator
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