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 8642913 Details
Epoch: 405 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 89844306 epoch_slot_no: 247506 block_no: 8642736 slot_leader_id: 5047313 size: 29975 time: 2023-04-13 18:29:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x93b0ffcc2476cef20bb90f88ed6bb734a5b0f23f9ad3850db2ac91988a918a88Block Operator
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