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 8638869 Details
Epoch: 405 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 89760639 epoch_slot_no: 163839 block_no: 8638692 slot_leader_id: 8504141 size: 1851 time: 2023-04-12 19:15:30 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x201fb962509ec5f1100266d38c2a83ec3fad17a43ec4ec76812bec3cfb15a4e8Block Operator
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