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 8640117 Details
Epoch: 405 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 89787105 epoch_slot_no: 190305 block_no: 8639940 slot_leader_id: 4735070 size: 3333 time: 2023-04-13 02:36:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x59c9b7ccf743dc8e23a11d87519d8b233f6b6b80863aa01619e9c9c24e40f8a9Block Operator
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