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 8640075 Details
Epoch: 405 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 89786294 epoch_slot_no: 189494 block_no: 8639898 slot_leader_id: 8526317 size: 79748 time: 2023-04-13 02:23:05 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2a38b66b4224536bdf17b030415c74d4dd8b3c30bf4c31450465561f4ee5dcbdBlock Operator
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