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 8640334 Details
Epoch: 405 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 89791345 epoch_slot_no: 194545 block_no: 8640157 slot_leader_id: 8228996 size: 36063 time: 2023-04-13 03:47:16 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf1c393167fec8b4c14d664fc128df504ab99f82c018b5defb588b2e702c61d74Block Operator
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