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 8641137 Details
Epoch: 405 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 89807651 epoch_slot_no: 210851 block_no: 8640960 slot_leader_id: 7903459 size: 32140 time: 2023-04-13 08:19:02 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb9380e4b1b9b532756bfd02a1193a95f3d0a118cefd93fd747e508cdbccbd2b7Block Operator
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