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 8641066 Details
Epoch: 405 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 89806298 epoch_slot_no: 209498 block_no: 8640889 slot_leader_id: 5570484 size: 27366 time: 2023-04-13 07:56:29 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9e15040e92596e098fc8ec798394ed64e22fb7b216bd6e944d7c5a65678fd07fBlock Operator
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