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 8638842 Details
Epoch: 405 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 89760006 epoch_slot_no: 163206 block_no: 8638665 slot_leader_id: 7046648 size: 34884 time: 2023-04-12 19:04:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x69608b0cdeb607522c850a1fd3a5cec67e706c739b3d7d8d12cd1a3a1886c20aBlock Operator
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