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 8642469 Details
Epoch: 405 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 89834168 epoch_slot_no: 237368 block_no: 8642292 slot_leader_id: 5456351 size: 34404 time: 2023-04-13 15:40:59 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x65087d12699999b5ae2ce1cb200093786c6b07816e1e23dc02c738b349830447Block Operator
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