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 8642366 Details
Epoch: 405 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 89832083 epoch_slot_no: 235283 block_no: 8642189 slot_leader_id: 5722967 size: 63842 time: 2023-04-13 15:06:14 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa317af4a931cd4bb2911d9582fb0411826f1d35f1233aa6ff64e1c41359e1bd0Block Operator
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