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 8638024 Details
Epoch: 405 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 89742483 epoch_slot_no: 145683 block_no: 8637847 slot_leader_id: 5449546 size: 12911 time: 2023-04-12 14:12:54 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x00422e57cf0377c4d07c440c243e15ed81bc9b5b7e6a0aec96cc678dc7f610d0Block Operator
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