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 8642258 Details
Epoch: 405 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 89829632 epoch_slot_no: 232832 block_no: 8642081 slot_leader_id: 6008285 size: 20416 time: 2023-04-13 14:25:23 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9df52da94506a83f1682d4c1f3ffc6a84e3442c3dad38037b2854115d5e0cee5Block Operator
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