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 8640536 Details
Epoch: 405 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 89795378 epoch_slot_no: 198578 block_no: 8640359 slot_leader_id: 5087835 size: 88767 time: 2023-04-13 04:54:29 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xda27665bc3e646f2d148ab6f201b22de18e50ebc0ab44fbf3f3604a2d7f1fa74Block Operator
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