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 8638706 Details
Epoch: 405 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 89756698 epoch_slot_no: 159898 block_no: 8638529 slot_leader_id: 7552966 size: 20523 time: 2023-04-12 18:09:49 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x85265b54b7c9d8b61e6f8e6ffcbdd4ddfc365576abdde0221b797382cfc7730cBlock Operator
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