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 8640867 Details
Epoch: 405 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 89801983 epoch_slot_no: 205183 block_no: 8640690 slot_leader_id: 5120671 size: 26244 time: 2023-04-13 06:44:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf3840981c098a952248bb5d85e3036962597d39561ddbbda43ee8b606eb220bcBlock Operator
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