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 8641226 Details
Epoch: 405 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 89809079 epoch_slot_no: 212279 block_no: 8641049 slot_leader_id: 4557828 size: 12011 time: 2023-04-13 08:42:50 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6cf74db2e87e868a9bbe281c8d43c2822b2ac78a80f18b22c0474fdd9cf27ae9Block Operator
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