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 8640167 Details
Epoch: 405 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 89787975 epoch_slot_no: 191175 block_no: 8639990 slot_leader_id: 7534301 size: 87937 time: 2023-04-13 02:51:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8776377c1360c4ca6379cd47fec56947a6b9e0ff546ae7dc6f2f1a5ed3cdc085Block Operator
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