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 8638795 Details
Epoch: 405 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 89758707 epoch_slot_no: 161907 block_no: 8638618 slot_leader_id: 5877750 size: 19898 time: 2023-04-12 18:43:18 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0d2a1540463d7215d0bdf65be48fa21036284d761b919d9df200fc3521c47c1fBlock Operator
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