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 8641755 Details
Epoch: 405 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 89819896 epoch_slot_no: 223096 block_no: 8641578 slot_leader_id: 4585961 size: 61314 time: 2023-04-13 11:43:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0c480b3429762dc53e2b93b3ee6c1009a8c1e8952e30519f9ff1d3452528d38bBlock Operator
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