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 8638977 Details
Epoch: 405 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 89762948 epoch_slot_no: 166148 block_no: 8638800 slot_leader_id: 5679081 size: 11043 time: 2023-04-12 19:53:59 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x28e64f35cc82102cbbefad415bd8d3be3c5093032478f2ae69fd0ab020e14e46Block Operator
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