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 8642340 Details
Epoch: 405 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 89831489 epoch_slot_no: 234689 block_no: 8642163 slot_leader_id: 5609069 size: 88774 time: 2023-04-13 14:56:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x67fd7639bf6b52893d073ed97f0db7fad6c77c88f5e5602e546a66f9d4a1f54eBlock Operator
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