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 8639877 Details
Epoch: 405 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 89782275 epoch_slot_no: 185475 block_no: 8639700 slot_leader_id: 4583839 size: 50379 time: 2023-04-13 01:16:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x70b68bcfa420ca4bad832917f61961c5b0e3c89952ae29c7992d70dfa7f418ebBlock Operator
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