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 8642281 Details
Epoch: 405 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 89830154 epoch_slot_no: 233354 block_no: 8642104 slot_leader_id: 8526873 size: 46779 time: 2023-04-13 14:34:05 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9d8b5edd4e01bc60021ec77e405b342c8d0b8c10c2bbd8c27cbb59dbbbc7f39fBlock Operator
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