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 8639862 Details
Epoch: 405 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 89781902 epoch_slot_no: 185102 block_no: 8639685 slot_leader_id: 4566202 size: 44523 time: 2023-04-13 01:09:53 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5ef110891eda8a794cfdc2fdfcc5201b081e713db84ba8a33c117cf531838856Block Operator
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