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 8640758 Details
Epoch: 405 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 89799737 epoch_slot_no: 202937 block_no: 8640581 slot_leader_id: 7046639 size: 20045 time: 2023-04-13 06:07:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6b1ad30eb44dcde5f749f8cb63102a2b5f1e88e22375d2fd7545c51b7cb69523Block Operator
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