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 8642283 Details
Epoch: 405 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 89830179 epoch_slot_no: 233379 block_no: 8642106 slot_leader_id: 4575720 size: 38704 time: 2023-04-13 14:34:30 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa31144e3904ac3d290eff2bd404205a70b0afae5f240e336e62e94fd44e342f8Block Operator
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