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 8642405 Details
Epoch: 405 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 89833109 epoch_slot_no: 236309 block_no: 8642228 slot_leader_id: 7046945 size: 88648 time: 2023-04-13 15:23:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5ac9faf0f4fd6c338f506847241770c850324168b6d03e9386ae96bc3324ff5eBlock Operator
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