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 8639256 Details
Epoch: 405 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 89769113 epoch_slot_no: 172313 block_no: 8639079 slot_leader_id: 4583947 size: 47756 time: 2023-04-12 21:36:44 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfabd9e4bdd5239e42d7b2cf678fc73717a6497cfd746428444e8a1f775429bb0Block Operator
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