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 8642712 Details
Epoch: 405 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 89839669 epoch_slot_no: 242869 block_no: 8642535 slot_leader_id: 8484836 size: 14228 time: 2023-04-13 17:12:40 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0ce30cc0e69c77f20e2b8ba90cd857b79118d14bb1ee985302f14f3ea18098f1Block Operator
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