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 8638570 Details
Epoch: 405 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 89753999 epoch_slot_no: 157199 block_no: 8638393 slot_leader_id: 8552053 size: 17493 time: 2023-04-12 17:24:50 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x508f8162b90e05e22a551788357fe3f037518f0ae2ef7f20b57b72e1fa79086eBlock Operator
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